Celbridge Newletter from Anthony Lawlor TD

1. Anthony Lawlor’s
Newsletter
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I am most grateful in Dáil Éireann. I am
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constituency office in Naas, whic ing so I
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New School for Celbridge
In June, Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn
announced plans to build a new second level
school in Celbridge. The decision to establish
three new second level schools between 2012 and
Free access to Castletown House
2017 in Naas, Maynooth and Celbridge will address In July Junior Minister for Finance, Brian Hayes, announced a new scheme which opens all
the current overcrowding situation experienced OPW Heritage sites free to the public on the first Wednesday of every month. Castletown
in many schools in the county. Celbridge has House in Celbridge is included on this scheme. This free access will be available until
experienced a significant population rise in the end of 2011 when the scheme will be up for review. I recommend people to avail of
recent years and the establishment of this new this free access to Castletown House and other Heritage sites throughout the country.
second level school will ease the burden both on Further information can be found on www.heritageireland.ie.
the school and on parents who have difficulties
enrolling their children. I will be supporting the
Minister at all times on the progression of these
three projects and hope to see the new second
level school in Celbridge completed before the
end of 2017.
Enda Kenny’s visit to
Colourtrend
On 25th May, Celbridge was visited by An
Taoiseach Enda Kenny when he launched the new
“Ceramic Matt” paint at Colortrend. Unfortunately
due to Dáil commitments on the day I was unable
to attend the event however I am aware that the
Taoiseach entertained the crowd by regaling his
own painting experiences! The launch of this
product by Colortrend is proof that even during
this recession Irish companies are still forging
ahead with expanding their business and I would
like to wish them every success in this new
venture.
Anthony Lawlor TD - Working for the people of County Kildare
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2. Upgrading of train line to Celbridge
A public briefing was held on 12th July 2011 by Irish Rail to outline the
Second Phase of the Kildare Route Project which will upgrade the Inchicore
to Hazelhatch line. The overall objective of the Project, which has its root
in the National Development Plan, is to improve the quality, speed and
reliability of rail services, in order to reduce private car usage.
Under the project, Irish Rail is proposing that the route from Inchicore
to Hazelhatch be electrified in order to deliver DART services. There are
several benefits of this Project, including reducing travel time and the
reduction in car drivers, which will reduce emissions, among others.
Iarnród Éireann is now progressing the Kildare Route Project – Phase 2
to detailed design phase, including the submission of a Railway Order
during the latter half of 2011. Construction Phase will take place following
railway order approval and state funding.
AES, Bord Na Mona secures
Check the Register waste management contract
The cabinet has announced that the Presidential Election will be held on
27th October and three referenda will be held on the same day. If you from Kildare County Council
are not sure if you are registered to vote go to www.checktheregister.ie. In July, Kildare County Council (KCC) announced that AES,
If you are not registered, contact Kildare County Council to be included Bord na Móna’s Resource Recovery company secured the
on the Supplementary Register or my office in Naas where we can send contract to provide waste and recycling bin collection
out a form. Remember however that in order to be considered for
services to the households across the county currently
inclusion on the supplementary register for this election, the form must
be received by Kildare County Council the fourteenth day (Sundays serviced by KCC. The transfer of this service took place
excluded) before polling day. on 22nd August 2011. There is no change to the current
pricing structure and collection schedules for existing
KCC customers remains the same. This will be reviewed at
Changes to Citizenship Application the end of 2012. Key features of this new arrangement
include:
Scheme announced u Customers who have already paid KCC for their service
A new citizenship scheme will now give a decision on applications within charge until December 2011 will continue to receive
six months. In June a new application form for naturalisation became service from AES at no additional service charge
available on www.inis.gov.ie. This more simplistic application form
aims to dramatically reduce the numbers incorrectly completed and will u Customers in receipt of a waiver from KCC will continue
substantially contribute to more efficient and streamlined processing to have their bins accepted on the same basis as
times. A new Citizenship Ceremony has also been introduced to give before until December 2011.
proper recognition to the importance of a person being granted Irish u Bin tags already purchased will continue to be
citizenship. accepted by AES and bin tags will continue to be
available from the same retail outlets
National Internship Scheme u Recycling bins will continue to be accepted by AES
from customers where the service charge has been
As part of the Government’s Jobs Initiative, a new National Internship paid, or waived, free of charge
Scheme was announced. This is a time limited scheme operating for two
years only with 5,000 places. Internship placements will operate for a 6 Securing this new contract means that AES expects
to 9 month period with the payment of €50 per week additional to social to recruit up to 25 additional staff in customer service
welfare entitlements. It will operate in the private, public and voluntary and service provision from August 2011 onwards. More
sectors. The National Internship Scheme will be available to individuals detailed information on changes to the service provided
who are on the Live Register and have been in receipt of Jobseekers by AES can be found at http://kildare.ie/CountyCouncil/
Allowance/Benefit or signing on for credits for at least 3 months. PressReleasesAdverts/
Further information on this scheme can be found at www.jobbridge.ie.
Celbridge Pay Parking Bye-
Laws
At their meeting on Monday 25th July, the Council
announced their new plans for the Parking Bye Laws in
Celbridge. The main changes involve the moving of the
taxi rank further down the Main Street and an increased
number of double yellow lines at the entrance to residential
estates in the town. These changes should ensure an
improved traffic management system throughout the
town. For more detailed information on the plans, contact
Kildare County Council.
ANTHoNy LAwLoR TD • Tel: 045 888488 • Email: anthony.law
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m to deal with the
colleagues, I m y constituency wn.
Ruairí Quinn et with Minister Kerdiffsto
serious lack to discuss the
of SNAs at
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ol in Celbridge. .
I warmly welco
Dáil Business, me the package of reform fo
September 20 which will be effective from r
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Dáil will now e measures, th
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sit on the first t earlier on Tuesdays and w
Friday of every ill
I have spoken in the Dáil on a Issue Debates month; Topica
number of issues such as suicide backbench TDs will be introduced givi l
ng
prevention, white collar crime, Questions will more speaking time; Leader
now be taken by s
electoral reform, bankruptcy Thursdays and
TDs can raise the Tánaiste on
laws and the protection of Good replies to Parlia is
mentary Quest sues regarding
Samaritans in our society. ions.
To keep up to date with my
activities in the Dáil,
including speeches and
responses to Dáil Questions,
join me on Facebook or on
my website page.
ny.lawlor@oireachtas.ie • www.anthonylawlor.ie
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4. Competition Time!
For the opportunity to win a tour of Dáil
Éireann followed by a meal in the Dáil
Restaurant for two people, email
the answer to the following
question:
Q.Who is the
current Ceann
Comhairle?
All correct answers to
a n t h o ny. l a w l o r @ o i r.
ie. Deadline for receipt
Presidential candidate of entries Friday 30th
September 2011.
On 9th July the Fine Gael party chose Gay Mitchell MEP as our
candidate for the forthcoming Presidential Election in October. I
wish Gay all the best in the coming months during his campaign
and will offer whatever support he needs in his bid to become the
first Fine Gael President of Ireland.
Celbridge useful contact details:
Kildare County Council (045 980200) www.kildarecoco.ie
0612
HSE Local Health Office (045 873 200) St. Mary’s, Craddockstown Road, Naas
Celbridge Garda Station (01 6288222) Garda Station, Celbridge
Celbridge Health Centre (01 6303100) Maynooth Road, Celbridge
Celbridge Community Library (01) 6272207) Saint Patrick’s Park, Celbridge
Social Welfare Office (045 884430/884431) Unit 2, Rathesker Square, Naas
Naas General Hospital (045 897 221) www.hse.ie
Naas Fire Station (045 879964)
KDOC (Out of hours GP Service) (1890 599 362) Vista Primary Care Campus, Naas
Kildare County Council
Maynooth Area Office (01 6286236)
For all local information on Celbridge http://www.celbridgeonline.ie/
your Local Celbridge Fine Gael Team:
ANTHoNy LAwLoR TD
Email: anthony.lawlor@oireachtas.ie
Constituency Office:
56 South Main Street, Naas, Co. Kildare
Contact Number: 045 888488
CLLR. SENAN GRIFFIN Opening Hours: 9am -12am & 3pm – 5pm
Email: griffins@eircom.net
Address: Ballygoran,
Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Celbridge Clinic: Every Thursday 7pm – 8pm
Contact Numbers: Venue - Kildrought Inn, Main Street, Celbridge
01-6285177/
087- 2331267 Website: www.anthonylawlor.ie
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