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Questions 1. Can the engineer review the junction between the Monasterevin Road and the road to Ellistown with regard to the safety of traffic exiting from Ellistown? Motions In response to a questioning from Cllr. Tony O’Donnell, Kildare County Council have confirmed that over €14 million in development levies is owed to the Council. These levies are charged on building projects around the county, and average at approximately €15,000 per unit. The monies are used to cover the cost of maintaining local services and providing [...] Under the 2010 Council budget, every member has a fund of €40,000 to direct towards projects in their district. The projects are typically roads-related and may not be considered under the general roads programme (e.g. minor roadworks, traffic calming measures, works at junctions, lighting, footpath improvements, etc.) If you have a project in the area that you [...] Questions 1. Can the Council provide an update on the draft bye-laws for the Kildare market? 2. Can the engineer provide a report on the road surface at Pollardstown, near the pit? 3. Can the Council erect enhanced signage and rumble strips\ramps at Ellistown cross? Motions 1. That the Council relocates the Monasterevin bottle bank, and works with relevant local groups to identify a suitable [...] Questions have been raised about the surge in the number of premises re-rated in 2009. In response to a query from Cllr. Tony O’Donnell, the Council reported that so far in 2009, 21 premises have been re-rated in Kildare Town alone. This is up from a single premises in 2008 and none in 2007. The maximum increase in the rateable value, [...] I will begin a regular schedule of clinics across the Kildare LEA this weekend. The times and venues are listed below, however constituents can also arrange a time directly by contacting me at 087 9081649 or tony.odonnell@gmail.com. Clinics in Monasterevin will begin on October 17, and then every 1st and 3rd Friday thereafter. There will be no clinics [...] Iarnród Éireann has abandoned plans to release a new train timetable, according to local councillor Tony O’Donnell. The company had intended to introduce a new timetable on September 27th, but that has been deferred indefinitely. “In recent weeks the various local commuter groups have been meeting with Iarnród Éireann officials in order to plan the new timetable. Timetabling is a significant issue [...] The waiting list for local authority housing in Kildare has jumped by 42% since the spring, according to KCC Director of Services Peter Minnock. In response to questions from councillors at yesterday’s monthly meeting of the Council, Mr Minnock confirmed that the waiting list had jumped by around 1,200 since March\April of this year, climbing to around [...] Cllr. Tony O’Donnell has welcomed a recommendation from Kildare County Council that a proposed playground near the River Barrow in Monasterevin should go ahead. The playground is planned for a half acre site that is currently in grass, and it will represent a much needed addition to the town’s social infrastructure. “In 2005, I wrote a report on Monasterevin for the [...] Some of you may have noticed that the lights at the junction of the Monasterevin Road and the road to the Village are currently out of action. I have asked the Council why this is the case, and it seems to be due to the following… In order to deal with traffic volumes around the Derby, KCC [...] |
Tony O'Donnell is a Fine Gael member of Kildare County Council in the Kildare LEA. He is a 30 year old engineer living in Kildare Town. You can read more by clicking About Tony O'Donnell. |
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