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We need action on Government mismanagement of funds
Councillor Angela Feeney, Labour’s candidate for Kildare North, has condemned the government’s consistent mismanagement of public funds. This comes in the wake of recent revelations about the Department of Education’s planned €9 million expenditure on student phone pouches. These funds are being earmarked for pouches to lock students’ phones away – a plan that, according…
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Cllr Feeney welcomes long awaited W6 bus
Councillor Angela Feeney welcomes the news from the National Transport Authority that the W6 bus route will be operational by the end of November. “The W6 will connect Tallaght, Newcastle, Celbridge and Maynooth which will be great for students travelling to TU Dublin Tallaght Campus or Maynooth University but also going to Tallaght University Hospital.…
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Action needed now to address Teacher supply crisis
Speaking at the launch of the Labour Party’s Education Policy in Labour Head Office on Friday October 25th , Kildare North General Election candidate, Cllr. Angela Feeney said that action is needed to address the teacher supply crisis. Labour candidate for Kildare North, Angela Feeney has called on the Minister for Education to establish a…
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Defibrillators in housing estates would save lives, councillor argues
According to Maynooth Councillor Angela Feeney, automated external defibrillators (AEDs) should be installed in housing estates. The call comes after Cllr. Feeney witnessed an incident in which emergency services were called to assist a resident in Maynooth.“I was out canvassing in Moyglare Hall during the local election campaign, and a resident had a cardiac event.…
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Kilcock Parking Killing Business
Cllr. Angela Feeney recently attended a meeting organised by Kilcock business owners held at the Rye River Café. She met with business owners, their employees and concerned local residents who are very frustrated with the current parking arrangements in their town. Cllr. Feeney explained that “at the moment, there is no all-day parking available in…
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Labour Leader Ivana Bacik Visits North Kildare
Labour leader Ivana Bacik visited North Kildare this week, stopping in Leixlip, Celbridge, Maynooth and Naas. The Dublin Bay South TD spent a busy day supporting North Kildare General Election candidate, Cllr. Angela Feeney and party colleagues. Councillor Angela Feeney said,’ It’s been 12 months since Ivana last visited North Kildare, and it’s fantastic to…
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Maynooth Councillor Seeks Action on Housing Delivery Wait
Cllr Angela Feeney welcomes Kildare County Council’s recent announcement that it has signed a contract with Cunningham Contracts Group to construct 65 new social housing units and associated site works at Old Greenfields/Fitzgerald Close, Maynooth. However, Cllr. Feeney says it is only a drop in the ocean, given that we have over 7,000 people on…
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Celbridge Set for ‘Action on Childcare’ Meeting
As the population of North Kildare grows, pressure on the childcare system to deliver for families intensifies. Labour’s Angela Feeney will host a public meeting in the Mill, Celbridge on Wednesday, 11th September to canvas the views of local parents and childcare providers. ‘’It’s almost impossible to stress how important childcare is for families. At…