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SpeakerBLIND SPOT - The problem with getting a safe route to school for St. Patrick'sCELBRIDGE - With no start date in sight for their new school, and in the absence of safety improvements along the Hazelhatch Road, parents of children attending St. Patrick's National School are looking reestablish progress on opening a pedestrian gate that has been locked for 17 years. They are aware of the objections, but citing the original planning conditions, they intend to press ahead with their plans for a protest.
This is BLIND SPOT - The problem with getting a safe route to school for St. Patrick's
Credits: Music by Oleksii Holubiev from Pixabay Sound Effect f...
2024-09-0616 min
SpeakerTrailer - BLIND SPOTFor seventeen years, the temporary location of St. Patrick’s National School in Celbridge has quietly grown into a community hub, now serving nearly 400 children. By all accounts, it is a good school, and a happy place. But a serious issue has been brewing over the years. Initially planned to be temporary, the school has far outstayed its time on a site that was only ever meant to be a short-term location.
The problem? There’s no safe route for children to get to school. Parents report a daily gauntlet—navigating narrow footpaths, dodging speeding cars, and crossi...
2024-09-0401 min
SpeakerAgenda - Clane Maynooth Municipal District - 6th September 2024Here’s a summary of some of the agenda items for the upcoming Clane-Maynooth Municipal District Meeting, set to take place on Friday 6th September 2024.
The full documents related to this meeting are available at https://kildarecoco.ie/YourCouncil/YourElectedCouncil/MunicipalDistricts/
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2024-08-3005 min
SpeakerThe BURST Report - Kildare's Water WoesAn exclusive "citizen journalist" investigation into water reliability and quality issues in Kildare, featuring comments from several councillors.
NOTE: After we recorded this episode, I reached out to Uisce Éireann for comment. Nothing received yet but they have launched a new customer text alert system, sign up here for alerts impacting your home.
THANKS TO: Uisce Éireann Freedom of Information team, for prompt and courteous assistance with this large volume of data. For commentary on the podcast, Cllr. Rupert Heather, Cllr. Shonagh Ní Raghallaigh, Cllr. Naoise Ó Cearúil, Cllr. Angela Feeney, and Mayor of Kildare Cllr...
2024-08-1515 min
SpeakerExclusive Interview - KCC buys Donaghcumper LandsMajor Land Purchase raises hopes for Celbridge: Councillors Discuss Donaghcumper Development
Celbridge, County Kildare – 26th July 2024:
A significant land acquisition by Kildare County Council marks a transformative step for Celbridge, as the Council has signed a contract for the purchase of Donaghcumper House and its adjoining 26.3 hectares. The move unlocks access to an adjacent patch of land that’s already owned by KCC, who can now promise extensive public amenities and community spaces.
I was joined by all 4 Celbridge councillors to discuss the news – Labour’s Rupert Heather, Claire Orourke for the Social Democrats, Lumi Panaite...
2024-07-2738 min
SpeakerAgenda - Full Council - KCC 29th July 2024Motions Kildare County Council - 29th July 2024
Councillors Chris Pender and Pat Balfe
That this council writes to Irish Rail and the National Transport Authority (NTA),
requesting a meeting concerning the implementation of Phase 2 of the new Dublin
Commuter Zone and the new Dublin City Zone.
Councillor Nuala Killeen
That the council sets out safeguarding policies and measures including those related
to accredited safeguarding training, with regard to services provided specifically to
women, children and/or vulnerable persons, by or...
2024-07-2004 min
SpeakerAgenda - Kildare Newbridge Municipal District - 17th July 2024Here’s a summary of some of the agenda items for the upcoming Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District Meeting, set to take place on 17th July 2024.
The full documents related to this meeting are available at https://kildarecoco.ie/YourCouncil/YourElectedCouncil/MunicipalDistricts/
2024-07-1305 min
SpeakerAgenda - Athy Municipal District Meeting - 15th July 2024Hello and welcome back! Here’s a summary of some of the agenda items for the upcoming AthyMunicipal District Meeting, set to take place on 15th July 2024.
The full documents related to this meeting are available at https://kildarecoco.ie/YourCouncil/YourElectedCouncil/MunicipalDistricts/
2024-07-1303 min
SpeakerAgenda - Celbridge-Leixlip Municipal District Meeting - 19th July 2024Hello and welcome back! Here’s a summary of the agenda for the upcoming Celbridge – Leixlip Municipal District Meeting, set to take place on Friday 19th July.
Councillor Rupert Heather
Motion: Proposes widening the pedestrian footpath between the Grove Estate entrance and Cunningham's Funeral Directors on Newtown Road, Celbridge, to accommodate the high volume of pedestrians.
Question: Can the council confirm the status of the 'taking in charge' process for Primrose Gate estate in Celbridge?
Motion: Seeks clarification from Uisce Éireann on water infrastructure upgrades in Hazelhatch.
Councillor Lumi Panaite Fahey
Motio...
2024-07-1303 min
SpeakerChat with Leixlip Candidate - Joan O'BOYLE ( Sinn Féin)Joan has a unique insight on how Kildare County Council can contribute to transparent, fair social housing allocations. She talks through her lived experience, and why that makes her suited to run for election to represent the people of Leixlip.
Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay
Join the discussion at facebook.com/groups/celbridgepolitics
2024-06-0620 min
SpeakerEuropean Candidate Brian O'BOYLE - People Before ProfitBrian is a lecturer in Atlantic Technological University, a parent, author and activist. He has been with People Before Profit for over 20 years. In this conversation we chat about his campaign, and his outlook on the EU.
Join the discussion at facebook.com/groups/celbridgepolitics
Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay
2024-06-0528 min
SpeakerChat with Leixlip Reps - Nuala Killeen (Social Democrats)Nuala is a sitting councillor, and the Social Democrats' candidate in Leixlip for the local elections 2024. We chat about what she's hearing on the doors, and some of the big issues in Leixlip like dereliction, vacancy, Castletown, Ryevale and more. Tune in!
Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay
Join the discussion in the Celbridge Politics Facebook Group
2024-06-0518 min
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SpeakerPeter Paul Hughes (Green Party) - Digital Doorstep #LE24Peter Paul has an established history fighting for disadvantaged cohorts and has refined his approach over many years as a barrister. It's a natural progression, he tell us, to take that same human empathy into public life as an elected representative.
Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay
2024-06-0328 min
SpeakerLumi Panaite Fahey (Fine Gael) - Digital Doorstep #LE24Lumi burst onto the elections scene a little later than the other candidates, but in her short time canvassing has gathered a clear brief of the issues, and she brings her pragmatic approach and professional experience to the cause.
Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay
2024-05-3125 min
SpeakerCllr. Rupert Heather (Labour) - Digital Doorstep #LE24As the only current councillor running the Local Elections gauntlet for LE24, Rupert has a unique perspective on KCC, it's current and ongoing projects and brings his experience and passion to bear in this very enjoyable conversation.
Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay
2024-05-3029 min
SpeakerDavid Trost (Fianna Fáil) - Digital Doorstep #LE24A veteran of canvassing, David has now become a candidate himself and brings his experience in the Community to this conversation. We chat about his intention to work cross party and cross council, if elected, to get things done for Celbridge & Ardclough.
Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay
2024-05-2925 min
SpeakerDr. Zhyan Phelan (Independent) - Digital Doorstep #LE24Dr. Phelan brings her background in community engagement, and serving the underserved, to bear on her campaign for the local elections.
Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay
2024-05-2826 min
SpeakerDavid Monaghan (Sinn Féin) - Digital Doorstep #LE24Planning, infrastructure and spending are on the top of David's list of priorities as well as challenging the funding model being applied to Celbridge & Ardclough by KCC.
Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay
2024-05-2728 min
SpeakerClaire O'Rourke (Social Democrats) - Digital Doorstep #LE24Claire chats about her approach to the issues in Celbridge, her perspective about Castletown and the delay to service delivery in our town.
Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay
2024-05-2424 min
SpeakerEuropean Candidate Rory HEARNE - Social DemocratsRory Hearne is the Social Democrats' European election candidate for Midlands North West. We chatted about housing, immigration, the relevance of the EU to a local electorate, and his views on economics amongst other things. Enjoy!
Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay
2024-05-2346 min
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