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Kildare County Council yesterday (26/07/10) gave unanimous support to an amended traffic management plan (TMP) for Kildare Town. The plan, originally produced in 2008, generated significant public concern when it went on display, and area councillors Tony O’Donnell (FG) and Suzanne Doyle (FF) insisted on a set of amendments in order to reflect the issues raised by residents and businesses. The plan [...] At yesterday’s full Council meeting, we approved an amended traffic management plan (TMP) for Kildare Town. The plan was originally put on public display in the summer of 2008, and at the time I submitted a detailed response as part of the public consultation. My particular issues then were around the terms of reference, the effect on [...] At a packed public meeting last night called by local councillor Tony O’Donnell, Kildare residents expressed anger over the town’s new blended water supply. Cllr. O’Donnell called the meeting in response to numerous complaints from residents that the new blended supply was damaging domestic appliances and causing skin irritations. The new supply has been rolled out on a [...] According to correspondence received by Cllr. Tony O’Donnell, the Courts Service Board will decide the fate of Kildare Town’s historic courthouse on June 21st. The Board are set to consider a proposal that the Kildare District Court Area be abolished, with the business currently heard in Kildare being transferred to Naas. If the Board approves the proposal, it is expected that the [...] Questions 2. Can Kildare County Council provide a report on the status of the public lighting on the Green Road, Kildare Town? 3. Can the Council provide a report on the preparation of the Kildare Town Local Area Plan? Motions 1. That [...] As many of you may be aware, Kildare Town is set to get a new post-primary school in late 2011. Initial indications had foreseen construction starting around now, and a number of local residents have been in touch wondering what is happening. The delay appears to be with Kildare County Council. The planners requested some Further Information [...] Serious concerns are emerging in Kildare Town about the future of the local courthouse. Rumours have been circulating that the historic building may face imminent closure as a result of cutbacks. A new Local Area Plan for Kildare Town must be a priority, according to Councillor Tony O’Donnell. The town’s current plan was approved in 2002, and is now overdue for a review. Cllr. O’Donnell requested an update from the Council at February’s Kildare Area Committee. “The current development plan for Kildare Town was prepared for a very different [...] Questions Questions 1. Can the Council provide a report on the provision of fire hydrants around Kildare Town, noting whether there is adequate coverage and whether it may be beneficial to locate a water tender in the town to provide backup to the main supply? 2. Can the Council provide a town-by-town report on the value of unspent levies [...] |
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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