Kildare motorists have to date  amassed in excess of 37,000 penalty points, most of them  for speeding.   When the figures are more closely examined they  show 56 hot spots where more than 100 penalty points were issued,  in total 13,088 penalty points were issued at these 56 locations.   When they are more closely examined they show  one section of road alone accounted for 3268 penalty points,  ironically it is one of the widest safest stretches of road in the country.  I refer to the road between the Red Cow Roundabout and the Kildare County Boundary.  

Continue reading 3268 PENALTY POINTS ISSUED TO KILDARE MOTORISTS ON ONE STRETCH OF ROAD March 3, 2010 04:58 PM |

• Funding for Traffic Management in Celbridge sought.
• Ballygoran Reservoir  inadequate to meet needs of existing community
• Parking by-laws update for Leixlip and Maynooth.
• Liffey wall and possible boardwalk,  Ardclough Road,  Celbridge
• Outstanding development levies
• Wonderful Barn 
• Tesco Unit Maynooth 
• Work on  Celbridge Pump Station to resolve overflow problems.
• Leixlip Sewage Treatment plant upgrade   
• Celbridge Playground
• Backlots in Castletown Estate – Celbridge

Continue reading Celbridge Area Committee - issues I rasied March 1, 2010 10:15 AM |

According to Cllr Catherine Murphy there has been considerable interest in the Council’s plan to develop allotments in North Kildare.   While the decision has been made in principle,  details are currently being worked through.    Issues such as access,  availability of water and  disposal of waste are all currently being considered.   

Continue reading ALLOTMENTS PLAN DUE MID FEBRUARY January 14, 2010 08:39 PM |

Cllr Catherine Murphy has severely criticised Minister Aine Brady,  who issued a statement welcoming the allocation from the Local Government Fund of €25,532,785 to Kildare County Council.     This allocation, according to Cllr Murphy,  in fact represents a significant reduction for the second year in a row and  compares very unfavourably with other Council’s.    The Local Government fund is primarily made up from  motor tax;  Kildare is one of the few Counties that pay more into the fund than we get back,  with the balance of our motor tax being allocated to other counties.

Cllr Murphy  has stated that Minister Brady either doesn’t know what she is talking about or it’s a bare faced attempt, by her,  to deflect the bad news of reduced services  by blaming Kildare County Council for miss management of resources.  In her statement she says   “the people of Kildare can be confident that local government will have the resources available to provide the range and quality of services that they expect and demand” .  

Continue reading Murphy slates Minister Brady for welcoming funding cuts to Kildare January 4, 2010 01:03 PM |

In a statement Cllr Catherine Murphy has yet again highlighted the unfairness to Kildare in relation to the allocation from the Local Government Fund.   Having looked at the  2009 allocation,  which is due to be slashed by a further 10% in 2010,  she found that Kildare is 4th from the bottom in the league table. Further cuts will have  a very direct impact on the services Kildare County Council provides,  most of these are basic front line services such as the provision of clean water;  sewage disposal;  libraries;  fire services;  school wardens;  road and footpath maintenance etc. 

The Local Government Fund is primarily made up of motor tax receipts,  however,   some Counties like Kildare pay far more into the fund  than they get out.     In 2009  the County received €150.30 per person with the average payment being  €213.78  the difference being  over €10m annually.     “While there was an expectation that cuts were inevitable the very least we should expect is that the pain is fairly applied.” 

Continue reading Council services to suffer due to unfair distribution of Local Government Fund December 8, 2009 01:09 PM |

According to Cllr Catherine Murphy,  the appointment of a contractor to carry out reinstatement works in Maynooth following the completion of works associated with the upgrade of the lower Liffey Regional Waste Water works,   is imminent.    This work will include the removal of the bandstand and the restoration of Pound Park.  

Continue reading Reinstatement works in Maynooth following major sewage upgrade works August 21, 2009 02:15 PM |

Cllr Catherine Murphy has strongly argued that  Local Area Plans currently proceeding through the planning process should be deferred.    Plans for Celbridge/Leixlip/Collinstown together seek to rezone land to accommodate more than 2500 new houses/apartments over the next six years.  This would allow for an increased population of in  excess of 5,500.   Little or no account has been taken of the changed economic environment or the fact that emigration and not immigration is taking place.

Continue reading Strong case for deferring Local Area Plans July 26, 2009 01:51 PM |

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 Press, Dáil Statements & Dáil Questions

05/02/07 Riverdale Decision Delayed to 23rd Feb 2007

02/02/07 Leixlip Garda Station Update - February 2007

01/02/07 Murphy Demands Transport Department Reform

12/01/07 OECD Report Will Show Kildare's Need For Equal Funding 

09/01/07 New Kilcock Water Supply System Nearing Implementation

06/12/06 State Purchase of Batty Langley Lodge Welcome 

14/05/06 New Town Councils Prior to General Election Unlikely

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Location

Leixlip is located in 11miles (17km) West of Dublin City on the M4 between Lucan and Maynooth, and is situated on the River Liffey.

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Population

Visit the Central Statistics Office for more information on population statistics.

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Local Government

Leixlip is served by both Kildare County Council and Leixlip Town Council.

Kildare County Council

Kildare is divided into six electoral divisions comprising a total of 25 County Councillors. Leixlip and Maynooth combine to make up the Leixlip Electoral Area, which is served by 4 County Councillors.

Leixlip Town Council
Established as a Town Commission in 1988 this Local Authority was reclassified as Leixlip Town Council in 1999 and comprises 9 members.  Due to its former Town Commission status, Leixlip Town Council has very limited powers and a small budget, however in spite of these drawbacks it has been a very positive force in the development of Leixlip and is a highly valued institution.

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  Public Transport 
 

 Dublin Bus - Suburban Bus Services

Dublin Bus provides services between Leixlip and Dublin City Centre on routes 66, 66A, 66B, 66D and 66X.  View the frequency of services on Journey Planner.

Bus Éireann - National Bus Services

Bus Éireann provides national bus services to and from Leixlip connecting the town to various cities and towns around the country.  View locations and timetables at www.buseireann.ie

Irish Rail Train Services - Commuter and National Rail Services

Maynooth-Connolly suburban services are provided to and from Leixlip Louisa & Leixlip Confey Stations located on either side of the Town. Intercity services are also available from these stations, Leixlip is on the Dublin to Sligo train route. View the frequency of services and destinations on Journey Planner.

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Numbers & Links

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News, Statements & Dáil Questions

07/02/07 Train Users Fleeced with Station Parking Charges 

05/02/07 Riverdale Decision Delayed to 23rd Feb 2007

02/02/07 Leixlip Garda Station Update - February 2007

Kildare North - B  C  D  E   J  K   L   M  N  P  R  S   T

Kildare North

B  Ballynadrumny

C  Cadamstown, Carbury, Clane, Celbridge

D  Derrinturn, Donadea

E   Enfield (some parts only)

J   Johnstown, Johnstown Bridge

K  Kilshanehoe, Kill, Kilteel

L   Leixlip

M  Mainham, Maynooth, Moyvally

N  Naas, Newtown

P  Prosperous

R  Robertstown, Rathmore

S  Sallins, Staplestown, Straffan

T  Timahoe

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Location

Naas is Kildare's County town and is located approximately 32Km South of Dublin City along the main Dublin to Cork,  Limerick, and Waterford road; the N7 /M7.  

To learn more about Naas please visit Naas Tourism , Naas.ie, NaasTown.com, or Naas Town Council

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Population

source: www.cso.ie

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Local Government

Naas is serviced both by Kildare County Council and Naas Town Council.

Kildare County Council

Kildare divides into six electoral divisions comprising 25 Councillors.   Naas combines with Sallins, Kill,  Johnstown, Rathmore, Kilteel and a rural hinterland to make up the Naas Electoral Area which is represented by five County Councillors.

Naas Town Council

Naas Town Council has 9 members and is a former Urban District Council.  Unlike Kildare County Council, Naas Town Council deals solely with issues related to Naas and so it's a great asset to those living in the town.

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Public Transport

Bus Service

Bus Eireann is the main bus provider for Naas however services are also operated by a private bus company between Naas, Clane and Sallins railway stations (we will update details of these services at a later time).  In the meantime, Bus Éireann service times can be viewed on Journey Planner.

Train Service

Irish Rail provides suburban services between Sallins and Dublin Heuston via the Kildare line.  This station is also located on the main Dublin to Cork line serving the South including the cities of Waterford and Limerick.

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