TWO councillors sought to get additional bus stops for Naas will still have to wait until a long-expected report on the entirety of the county’s 500 bus stops is finally published.

Fail to appear, appear to fail

“I see the need for the library, but it takes away from jobs I need to do for my community.” 

Kildare had strong representation at the top table this year

OUR two new Ministers took up the reins of Government this week in contrasting fashion, as portfolios sometimes dictate.

Both men are coming to the big table with some experience

“Locally, we live in a very rural area, with lots of little roads. I’d like to see improvements in the local roads because there’s very few pull-ins."

A FORMER script editor on Eastenders has been confirmed as the first co-option onto Kildare County Council for the seat vacated by new elected Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly.

The Fine Gael representative is from Monasterevin, and is married to Lisa Marie with two children

Who gets your vote

Here's the lowdown on all those looking for your vote

A large focus of the town hall style meeting was also placed on issues that relate to younger people

A busy day for Micheal Martin

“These acts are disrespectful and a direct affront to democracy."

"It is a crisis the government has repeatedly failed to address despite urgent calls for reform"

“The round trip to Naas has become a daunting challenge for many"

Dr Berry, TD and former Army Ranger, has outlined five key priorities for constituents in Kildare South ahead of the next election

Received the support of a MEP, Minister and Tánaiste

Melissa Byrne missed out on a seat in Kildare County Council in the local elections in June by small margins

“The only way that any Sinn Féin member can expect to have the honour of being selected to run for our party is by putting yourself forward at a selection convention"