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Easing of restrictions shows how far we have come
Newbridge based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the easing of restrictions but has re-emp...
January 24, 2022/No comment
Delay in the issuing of teaching council numbers “absolutely unacceptable”
Fianna Fáil’s education spokesperson in the Seanad Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for t...
January 24, 2022/No comment
Tax free bonuses should be considered for employees
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for a system to be put in place to allow employ...
January 24, 2022/No comment
“We cannot ignore this. We will not ignore this.”- Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has marked the passing of Ashling Murphy in Senate today...
January 24, 2022/No comment
€175,161 in funding allocated for Kildare under the Creative Ireland local authority projects
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement of €175,161 in funding a...
January 24, 2022/No comment
Series of Actions to Support Horticultural Growers
Newbridge based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the series of actions announced to Suppor...
January 24, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for flexibility in terms of Leaving Certificate 2022
Newbridge based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for flexibility in terms of Leaving Cert 20...
January 24, 2022/No comment
Changes to the Tenant Purchase scheme welcomed by Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Housing...
January 24, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes the expansion the Local Authority Home Loan scheme
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Housing,...
January 4, 2022/No comment
O’Loughlin calls for wider use of regular antigen testing in the new year
Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for wider use of regular antigen testing in the ...
January 4, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for greater access for people with disabilities to personal transport schemes in the Seanad
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin called for greater access to personal transport schemes fo...
December 20, 2021/No comment
Autism Innovation Strategy initiates the first call for submissions
Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, T.D., today initiate...
December 20, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes €7.9 million in funding for South Kildare
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement of €7,930,377.00 for Kildare. Earlier ...
December 20, 2021/No comment
O’Loughlin calls for rule forcing premature retirement of experienced soldiers to be changed
Kildare South Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for the rule forcing premature r...
December 20, 2021/No comment
New 1,000 pupil school for South Kildare to be located near Magee Barracks
Fianna Fail Education Spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has said that Magee Barracks will b...
December 20, 2021/No comment
€6.85m in additional funding to support the most educationally disadvantaged in Ireland
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement that €6.85m has been granted to provid...
December 20, 2021/No comment
Over 2.5 million in funding in minor works grants for primary, special and post-primary
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced the payment of a minor works grant totaling ...
December 20, 2021/No comment
€1 million secured for a Midlands Hospice, Tullamore
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes the announcement that Minister Stephen Donnelly has announced...
December 20, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for a debate in the Senate on Dementia
Chair of the All-party Oireachtas Dementia group, Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for a deb...
December 3, 2021/No comment
Planning permission granted for Primark distribution centre in Newbridge- Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Earlier this year, Primark submitted a planning application to Kildare County Council to seek per...
December 3, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes the announcement of over €132,000.00 for South Kildare under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme
Newbridge based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed today’s announcement that €132,390.00...
December 3, 2021/No commentSenator Fiona O’Loughlin marks disability week in the Seanad
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin marked Kildare Disability Week in the Senate today. Kildar...
December 3, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for Allenwood to be included by the NTA as part of its Connecting Ireland Initiative.
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for Allenwood to be included by the NTA as part of i...
December 3, 2021/No commentSenator Fiona O’Loughlin raises the midlands hospice in the Seanad
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for progress on a midlands hospice in the Senate. Se...
December 3, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin tells the Seanad “it is time we got our fair share of gardaí”.
Newbridge based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for additional Gardai for South Kildare Senator ...
December 3, 2021/No comment
Kildare receives the second highest allocation of new housing posts in the Country- Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD has approved 13 new...
December 3, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin highlights the gender imbalance in STEM
Fianna Fail Education Spokesperson and Chair of the Oireachtas Women’s Caucus Senator Fiona O...
November 19, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes recovery in apprenticeship registrations
Fianna Fail Senator and education spokesperson Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the recovery in ap...
November 19, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin and Cllr Noel Heavey welcome the sale of the Patrician monastery to Kildare County Council
Local Fianna Fail representatives Senator Fiona O’Loughlin and Cllr. Noel Heavey welcome the ne...
November 19, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin hosts private crisis meeting with Minister for Education Norma Foley on school place shortages
Fianna Fail education spokesperson, and Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has met this mor...
November 19, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes the launch of the Thoroughbred Country Development Plan for Kildare and Tipperary
Counties Kildare and Tipperary are set to benefit from a new Destination Experience Development P...
November 12, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes An Bord Pleanala’s decision on a South Kildare Wind farm
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed An Bord Pleanala’s decision to refuse per...
November 12, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes permanent extension of Rent Supplement for Victims of Domestic Violence
Chair of the Oireachtas Women’s Caucus Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed today’s announ...
November 12, 2021/No comment
Monasterevin Day Care Centre development expected to go to tender in Q1 2022
Earlier this week, Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin called for action on the development ...
November 12, 2021/No comment
Concerns raised over competing bid for the Patrician Monastery in Newbridge
Newbridge’s only Oireachtas member, Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has expressed her concern that a...
November 12, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin says more needs to be done in terms of forestry licensing
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for more action on the issuing of forestry licenses ...
November 12, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin reiterates her calls for St Brigids day to be our next bank holiday
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has reiterated her call for St Brigid’s day to be marked with a bank...
November 12, 2021/No comment
Chair of the Oireachtas Womens Caucus Senator Fiona O’Loughlin launches Forum on a Family Friendly and Inclusive Parliament report
Chair of the Oireachtas Women’s Caucus, Senator Fiona O’Loughlin launched the Forum on a Fami...
November 12, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for a Seanad debate on agriculture, and supporting farmers
This week in the Senate, Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for debate on the is...
November 12, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin marks International day against violence and bullying at school, including cyber bullying in the Senate
Today in the Senate, Fianna Fail education spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin marked Interna...
November 12, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes additional €12 million for Student Nurses and Midwives
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD’s announce...
November 12, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes changes to the CAO portal
Minister Niall Collins TD announces important changes as CAO website enhanced to include further ...
November 12, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for action in relation to Monasterevin Day Care Centre
Today in the Senate, Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin called for action on the developmen...
November 12, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin raises the issue of Deer overpopulation in Kildare and West Wicklow
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin today quizzed Minister Malcolm Noonan in the Seanad on t...
November 12, 2021/No comment
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for exhumation of the Taum Mother and Baby home site
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for the exhumation of the Taum Mother and Baby home site in...
November 12, 2021/No comment
Post primary school transport to resume to 100%
Fianna Fail education spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has commended the announcement that...
October 26, 2021/No comment
New ASD unit in St Conleths and Mary’s, Newbridge to open for enrolment from January 2022
Newbridge based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has announced that a new ASD unit in St Conleths and M...
October 26, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin marks the first ever World Amyloidosis Day
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has marked the first ever World Amyloidosis Day today, t...
October 26, 2021/No comment
“We need to tackle derelict sites in South Kildare” – Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for action to be taken on derelict sites in N...
October 19, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for mitigation measures to ensure a clean and reliable water supply
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for enhanced scrutiny and oversight of water managem...
October 19, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes the new Disability Participation and Awareness Fund
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by her Government colleague,...
October 18, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for the Curragh to be given National Heritage Status
Today in the Seanad, Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin called for the Curragh to be design...
October 13, 2021/No comment
Government deliver on their commitment to fund additional regional menopause clinics
Budget 2022 has seen €31 million euro allocated to fund women’s health initiatives. Chair of ...
October 13, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes the announcement of €21 million in financial and mental health and wellbeing supports for students
The Department Further and Higher Education today announced €17.2 million in student supports a...
October 11, 2021/No comment
Minister for Sport tours County Grounds with Glenn Ryan and Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Last week saw the arrival of the Minister for Sport, and Government Chief Whip Jack Chamber TD to...
October 11, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for the fast tracking of visa’s for hospitality and food production workers
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin questioned the Minister of State for Business, Employmen...
October 6, 2021/No comment
Sanctions must be applied to sexual perpetrators within our defence forces
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement of an unbiased Independent...
October 6, 2021/No comment
A new Cadet School in Defence Forces Training Centre in the Curragh
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement of the a new cadet school in...
October 4, 2021/No comment
O’Loughlin welcomes upgrade works to Timolin Waste Water Treatment Plant
Kildare Fianna Fáil Senator, Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement of upgrade works a...
September 30, 2021/No comment
Ireland Tops Bloomberg Covid Resilience Ranking
Ireland has been named as the best country to be in as the world lives with the pandemic, topping...
September 28, 2021/No comment
O’Loughlin raises Dementia and Alzheimer’s care with Health Commissioner at Council of Europe meeting
At the Council of Europe meeting Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has sought assurances fr...
September 28, 2021/No comment
Dementia services for South Kildare must be a priority in Budget 2022
Fianna Fail Senator, and Chair of the All-Party Oireachtas Group on dementia Fiona O’Loughlin h...
September 27, 2021/No comment
Pop up vaccination clinics begin today at third level colleges
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin, has welcomed the that Pop-up vaccination clinics are to o...
September 27, 2021/No comment
€182m of ANC payments issuing to 85,000 farmers
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement that €182m in payments und...
September 15, 2021/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for increased investment in public transport
Newbridge Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called on the government to prioritise investment in pub...
September 14, 2021/No comment
Agreement reached with schools Secretaries
Fianna Fail Education Spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement that ...
September 14, 2021/No comment
Minister Norma Foley announces Large Scale Capital investment for Scoil Mhichil Naofa in Athy
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by her government colleagu...
September 13, 2021/No comment
The Government must intervene to solve hospitality staffing shortages
Newbridge based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin called on her government colleagues to intervene and b...
September 13, 2021/No comment
Minister Donnelly confirms specialist menopause clinic for the National maternity hospital Dublin
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly confirmed to Senator Fiona O’Loughlin that his department ...
September 10, 2021/No comment
Department of Agriculture to undertake an equine census at end-November 2021
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by her government colleague ...
September 6, 2021/No comment
Athy Distributor Road Funding Approval
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement that Kildare County Council ...
September 3, 2021/No comment
Infrastructural developments need to keep pace with Newbridge’s expansion
At a recent meeting with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brie...
September 2, 2021/No comment
A new centre-based respite facility for Athy
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the development of a new centre-based respite...
September 1, 2021/No comment
The Army Equitation School belongs in the Curragh
Kildare based Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for the Army equitation school to...
September 1, 2021/No comment
Primark to invest €75 million in a State-of-the-Art distribution facility in Newbridge
Primark is embarking on an extensive €250 million capital investment programme in number of loc...
August 31, 2021/No comment
Returning to in person teaching is vital for students in Kildare
Deputy Chair of the Oireachtas Education Committee, Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the r...
August 30, 2021/No comment
The value of construction-based grants must be increased
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin is calling for the value of grants that relate to refurb...
August 30, 2021/No comment
The safety of unvaccinated pregnant teachers and their children has to be a priority
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called on her government colleagues to be empathetic a...
August 25, 2021/No comment
Oireachtas School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health committee report
Deputy Chair of the Oireachtas Education meeting Senator Fiona O`Loughlin welcomes the report on...
August 23, 2021/No comment
Tackling school place shortages in South Kildare firmly on the Minister for Educations education
In recent weeks local Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has impressed the urgency to the Min...
August 23, 2021/No comment
SUSI income thresholds need to be increased
Ensuring universal access to education is something I am passionate about. I want to see everyone...
August 20, 2021/No comment
Tenants of Housing Bodies need clarity around the purchase of their homes
Residents of housing bodies in Kildare and around the country are campaigning for the right to ow...
August 20, 2021/No commentSt Peters and St. Evin’s national schools to amalgamate
The amalgamation of two Monasterevin national schools has been approved, along with approval for ...
August 20, 2021/No comment
Blood donation criteria review board to be established
The department have announced the establishment of a post-surveillance monitoring group, chaired ...
August 20, 2021/No comment
Patisiran Approved!
I have long advocated for our local friend Pat Tinsley to gain access to this rare drug to treat ...
August 20, 2021/No comment
Bord na Móna delivering over 1400 Climate Solutions jobs in Midlands
I am absolutely delighted to see Bord na Móna creating 1400 jobs, and especially I am happy to s...
August 20, 2021/No comment
School Bullying on the agenda for the Joint Committee on Education
The Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science ...
May 27, 2021/No comment
Congratulations to Major General Maureen O’Brien
Congratulations to Major General Maureen O’Brien on her promotion & appointment to Deputy Milit...
May 27, 2021/No comment
Senator to call for urgent change in puppy care
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has pledged to support a campaign Justice for Reggie demanding urgen...
May 27, 2021/No comment
Affordable Housing Bill raised in Seanad
This week I spoke on the Affordable Housing Bill in the Seanad. People have to have a home – it i...
May 25, 2021/No comment
Reproductive Health Related Leave raised in Seanad
I spoke on the journey of fertility and loss this week in the Seanad and on Reproductive Health R...
May 25, 2021/No comment
Supports for Special Need Assistants raised in Seanad
This morning in the Seanad about the 18,000 SNA’s who need more support in their profession. The ...
May 25, 2021/No commentResults are in from Curragh consultation plan
The most consistent response from almost 3,700 people who recently made submissions to the public...
May 25, 2021/No comment
Young people in care and how they transition at the age of 18 raised in Seanad
Earlier today, Tuesday, May 25 I spoke on young people in care in Ireland especially the transiti...
May 25, 2021/No comment
€41,500 for Kildare under new biodiversity grant scheme
All 31 Local Authorities have received funding under The National Biodiversity Local Authority Bi...
May 24, 2021/No comment
Tidy Towns Competition returns
The SuperValu TidyTowns Competition is back returning after a year break has been welcomed by loc...
May 24, 2021/No comment
3,000 vacant local authority homes to be refurbished and re-let in 2021
3,000 vacant local authority homes are to be refurbished and re-let around the country including ...
May 24, 2021/No comment
New science and education (STEM) partnership
Happy to report details of a new partnership between Science Foundation Ireland and the Departmen...
May 18, 2021/No comment
The situation in occupied Palestinian territory and Israel
I raised the situation in occupied Palestinian territory and Israel in the Seanad on Monday, May ...
May 18, 2021/No comment
HSE Cyber attack remains under investigation
Pleased be advised that the National Cyber Security Centre continues to provide support to the HS...
May 18, 2021/No comment
Proper treatment and awareness programme needed for the Menopause says Senator
Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin is calling for a proper menopause treatment programme for...
May 18, 2021/No comment
Funding for two Laois LGBTI+ service providers announced says Senator
A total of 21 service providers around the country, including two in Laois, will receive a total...
May 18, 2021/No comment
Conservation warning as Irish Water works continue at Srowlands
Irish Water, working in partnership with Kildare County Council, will carry out essential mainten...
May 18, 2021/No comment
Changes to the regime for helping victims of human trafficking approved says Senator
The Government has approved changes to the regime for helping victims of human trafficking making...
May 13, 2021/No comment
Fair Deal amendment will protect farmers and business owners says Senator
An amendment to the Nursing Home Support Scheme to enhance protections for farmers and business o...
May 13, 2021/No comment
Local Senator praises new supports for mothers to breastfeed
Additional funding has been announced to the HSE of €1.58m euros to fund 24 additional Lactati...
May 13, 2021/No comment
Ground-breaking adoption legislation welcomed by local Senator
New legislation that will allow adopted people to access their birth certificates, and birth and ...
May 13, 2021/No comment
More support needed for carers
I raised the issue of the role of family carers as the back bone of care provision in Ireland in ...
May 11, 2021/No comment
I spoke in the Seanad on the Good Friday Agreement ahead of its 23rd anniversary
I spoke today in the Seanad on May 10th on the Good Friday Agreement – peace in our time was some...
May 11, 2021/No comment
Delays in annual check ups for babies raised in the Seanad
I spoke in the Seanad on Friday, May 7 raising once more the restrictions around partners in mate...
May 10, 2021/No comment
Education Bill 2021 raised in Seanad
I spoke on Friday, May 7th in the Seanad on the Education Bill 2021 and about the exam students o...
May 10, 2021/No commentEuropean Digital Green Certificate raised in the Seanad
I spoke in the Seanad on Friday, May 7th about ensuring a safe return to travel for business, lei...
May 10, 2021/No comment
€5m announced for litter infrastructure and awareness campaigns
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the €5m announced for litter infrastructure and awarene...
May 10, 2021/No comment
Nursing students to get backdated promised €100 pandemic grant
Student nurses and midwives are set to receive a backdated promised Pandemic Placement Grant of ...
May 10, 2021/No comment
€148,013 announced to support community groups impacted by Covid-19 in Kildare
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has announced that out of €4.5 million to support community groups i...
May 10, 2021/No commentLittle Library’ initiative to encourage a love of reading among young children
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has announced the roll-out of the First 5 Little Library Initiative to...
May 10, 2021/No comment
3,235 babies in Kildare and West Wicklow still waiting on crucial development checks
The HSE has confirmed that 3,235 babies in Kildare and West Wicklow and a further 1,343 in Laois ...
May 10, 2021/No comment
Senator welcomes new shared equity scheme for affordable housing in Laois
The Government’s new shared equity scheme for affordable housing proposes a price cap of €250...
May 10, 2021/No comment
Plans to tackle Kildare driving test backlog says Senator
Learner drivers waiting for a test in Kildare could be facing one of the longest wait times in th...
May 7, 2021/No comment
€10 million community and voluntary groups fund opens
Applications have opened for a €10 million fund designed to support community and voluntary gro...
May 7, 2021/No comment
Concern raised over state of Portarlington Railway building
Concern has been raised in Portarlington over the shocking disrepair of the Railway building at t...
May 7, 2021/No comment
€5m announced for litter infrastructure and awareness campaigns
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the €5m announced for litter infrastructure and awarene...
May 7, 2021/No commentUpgrade approved for Derrintirun Waste Water Treatment Plant says Senator
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement that the upgrade of the Derrintirun Wast...
May 7, 2021/No comment
Senator welcomes new shared equity scheme for affordable housing in Kildare
The Government’s new shared equity scheme for affordable housing proposes a price cap of €350...
May 7, 2021/No comment
A whole school community approach needed to tackle bullying
Kildare South Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin is calling for a whole school community app...
May 7, 2021/No comment
Vaccine registration now open for 50 plus age cohort
Please find registration details below for 50 plus age cohort in Kildare – don’t...
May 5, 2021/No commentAppointment to All-Party Consultation Group on Commemorations
I am happy to announce my appointment onto the All-Party Consultation Group on Commemorations by ...
May 5, 2021/No comment
Gradual reopening of some road safety services says Senator
Motorists are being asked to remain patient as the gradual reopening of some road safety services...
May 5, 2021/No comment
Kildare Senator welcomes development of a new HSE Autism Phoneline
Kildare Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the development by the HSE of a new telephone sup...
May 5, 2021/No comment
Pilot workshops on how to handle trauma roll out for schools
Plans to pilot workshops on well-being and resilience including how to handle and process trauma ...
May 5, 2021/No comment
Kildare senator announces €15 million fund to revitalise rural towns & villages
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has announced €15 million in funding to help revitalise rural towns ...
May 5, 2021/No comment
Shop local online reminds Senator as €5m website grant is open for applications
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin is encouraging people to shop locally online in the wake of the news t...
May 5, 2021/No comment
Kildare Senator welcomes the reopening plan
Kildare Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the reopening plan for May and June praising the ...
April 30, 2021/No comment
Plans expected to ease maternity restrictions
Plans are expected to be revealed soon to allow partners of pregnant women and new mothers to ac...
April 30, 2021/No comment
Three year plan to provide upcycled bikes for those on low incomes
The launch of a three-year pilot initiative for the provision of high quality up-cycled bicycles ...
April 30, 2021/No comment
Pop up test centre to open in Newbridge amid schools outbreaks
A pop-up Covid 19 test centre is to open in Newbridge next week after a number of outbreaks local...
April 30, 2021/No comment
Council of Europe meeting with Angela Merkel
I was pleased to have spoken to Angela Merkel who is a champion of democracy and international co...
April 29, 2021/No commentGet the kettle on for Alzheimer’s Tea Day
How do you take yours? Get your kettles on and the tea going on Alzheimer’s Tea Day on Thursday...
April 29, 2021/No comment
More vaccines due to revised recommendations says Senator
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has issued a series of revised recommendation...
April 29, 2021/No comment
National Food Ombudsman public consultation
Kildare Senator Fiona O’Loughlin today announced the opening of a public consultation on the ...
April 29, 2021/No comment
Urgent passport applications will bypass backlog says Kildare Senator
Kildare travel goers in need of a passport for urgent travel might be dismayed to know that the...
April 29, 2021/No comment
Extra bins call to tackle litter louts in Kildare
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin in a bid to tackle increasing litter in local parks is calling on Kild...
April 29, 2021/No comment
Meeting to urgently address Midlands hospice black spot
A meeting was held last week to address the lack of end-of-life and palliative services in the Mi...
April 27, 2021/No comment
Improve conditions for Kildare schoolgirl cyclists
Road safety, abuse from drivers, catcalls from boys and men and poor access to changing areas are...
April 27, 2021/No comment
Report Curlew sightings in Kildare
Citizen scientists in Kildare can help bring one of Ireland’s most iconic birds back from the b...
April 27, 2021/No comment
Applications are now open in Kildare and Laois for €14 million in funding for outdoor recreation projects
Applications are now open in Laois for €14 million in funding for outdoor recreation projects a...
April 27, 2021/No comment
Concerns over ‘inevitable’ post office closures in Kildare and Laois
The government is being urged to urgently protect community post offices in the wake of further w...
April 27, 2021/No comment
Community Employment Scheme dispute one step closer to resolution
A longstanding issue pertaining to Community Employment Supervisors access to a government pensio...
April 27, 2021/No commentOver €1 million approved for regeneration project in Portarlington
Local Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has announced today that over €1 million has been approved for...
April 27, 2021/No comment
End in sight for anti-social use of scramblers and quad bikes on the Curragh
The anti-social use of scramblers and quad bikes on the Curragh will be targeted this month thank...
April 27, 2021/No comment
Kildare campaigner recounts harrowing stories of new mums in pandemic restrictions
A campaign led by a Kildare mum Emma Carroll to ease Covid restrictions in maternity hospitals ba...
April 27, 2021/No comment
Senator welcomes huge response to Curragh plan
Nearly 4,000 submissions have been made to Kildare County Council to develop a Conservation Manag...
April 27, 2021/No comment
Reserve funding for second Newbridge bridge says local senator
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has expressed disappointment after a funding application f...
April 27, 2021/No comment
Kildare Senator welcomes the commencement of the Personal Injuries Guidelines
Kildare Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the commencement of the Personal Injuries Guideli...
April 27, 2021/No commentFemale apprentices on the rise as new five year plan launched
Kildare Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the launch of a new five-year Apprenticeship Acti...
April 27, 2021/No commentFunding approved for Athy School works
Kildare Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has announced that funding works has been approved for a secon...
April 26, 2021/No commentMoorefield Road closure for works
A road closure is still in place at Moorefield Road in Newbridge from Wednesday 21 April 2021 for...
April 26, 2021/No commentWaiting times for children’s disability service in South Kildare to improve
Significant additional HSE resources have been put in place tackle the backlog of assessments to ...
April 26, 2021/No commentSchool Transport applications reminder for Kildare parents
Bus Éireann is reminding parents in Kildare to apply online for their school transport applicati...
April 23, 2021/No commentSchool secretaries and caretakers
Good news for school secretaries and caretakers last week with the Government making a preliminar...
November 2, 2020/No commentSchool places Newbridge
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin once more highlights school place shortages in Newbridge Senator Fiona...
August 21, 2020/No comment
More must be done to support people experiencing domestic violence
TD Fiona O’Loughlin spoke last week in a debate on Domestic Violence and castigated the Governm...
December 19, 2019/No comment
Minister must address school secretaries’ frustrations
Fiona O’Loughlin, TD for South Kildare raised her concerns with the Minister for Education foll...
December 18, 2019/No commentO’Loughlin urges companies to introduce specific supports for victims of domestic abuse
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Equality, Immigration and Integration, Fiona O’Loughlin, has urged...
November 28, 2019/No comment
Positive response from locals for economic opportunities- O’Loughlin
Fiona O’Loughlin, TD for South Kildare hosted another meeting relating the the Barrow Blueway. ...
November 28, 2019/No comment
Current Direct Provision Centre not fit for purpose- O’Loughlin
I recently raised my concerns over the current system in place for people living in direct provis...
November 22, 2019/No comment
Action needed for LGBTI+ community – O’Loughlin
More needs to be done to ensure LGBTI+ community members feel safe in their everyday lives. It wa...
November 22, 2019/No comment
School leavers- know your options. Public meeting hosted by Fiona O’Loughlin TD
Fianna Fáil Deputy for Kildare South, Fiona O’Loughlin, will host a public meeting in Newbridg...
October 14, 2019/No comment
Bill to provide for more streamlined access to Mental Health Services – O’Loughlin
On World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2019, I introduced legislation to provide for more strea...
October 14, 2019/No comment
Working definition of hate crime must be underpinned by law – O’Loughlin
-Govt must progress Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill without delay- I recently we...
October 14, 2019/No comment
O’Loughlin supports School Secretaries Campaign for fair conditions
I’ve once again pledged my support for Fórsa and the school secretaries who deserve respect and ...
September 27, 2019/No comment
O’Loughlin working with LBDC and RCAB Community Alert Group
I’ve has been an active member of the LBDC (Lullymore, Barnaran, Drumsru and Cappanargid) and RCA...
September 27, 2019/No comment
Committee Chair agrees to inspection of conditions in the Curragh Camp
The Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence has agreed to my r...
September 27, 2019/No comment
Special needs education must be treated with the priority it deserves – O’Loughlin
Recent reports that hundreds of children with autism and special needs are without appropriate sc...
August 27, 2019/No comment
Excessive insurance premiums crippling leisure industry – O’Loughlin
The Governments lack of action on tackling the rising costs of insurance is completely unacceptab...
August 27, 2019/No comment
Support for our Defence Forces
. I supported our Defence Forces at their Respect and Loyalty parade with my colleagues Deputies ...
August 16, 2019/No comment
Minister must go a step further and provide free sanitary products to women – O’Loughlin
Deputy O’Loughlin was commenting in response to Minister Harris’s proposal that VAT be remove...
August 15, 2019/No comment
Meeting with Minister Bruton over future for Bord na Móna workers
I met with Minister Bruton on Wednesday with cross party colleagues from 5 counties about our dis...
August 6, 2019/No comment
Curragh of Kildare (Amendment) Bill 2018
I recently introduced a Bill into the Dáil that will legally protect the curragh from dumping an...
July 19, 2019/No comment
Shortfall of Home Help Hours must be rectified – O’Loughlin
Fianna Fáil TD for South Kildare, Fiona O’Loughlin has said that home help hours in Kildare an...
July 19, 2019/No comment
Greater need for rape crisis services – O’Loughlin
As the Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Equality, Immigration and Integration, I feel it is very clea...
July 19, 2019/No comment
Naas General Hospital In Crisis
The closure of the assessment unit in Naas A+E is further evidence of the Government of the entir...
May 30, 2019/No comment
Minister must investigate Defence Forces personnel not getting votes – O’Loughlin
I am extremely concerned by reports that serving members of the defence forces did not get an opp...
May 30, 2019/No comment
Local Elections 2019
Election counts are one of the hardest places to be, but strangely addictive to see the democrati...
May 30, 2019/No comment
Garda Youth Awards
Fianna Fáil TD for South Kildare congratulated all the nominees and winners from the 2019 Garda ...
February 1, 2019/No comment
O’Loughlin concerned over increase in VAT on Food Supplements
Fiona O’Loughlin, TD for South Kildare raised her concerns over the increase in VAT expected fr...
February 1, 2019/No comment
Second Bridge needed in Newbridge- O’Loughlin
To day I again called for an investment to be made into the infrastructure in Newbridge to facili...
February 1, 2019/No comment
New rail carriages not due to be delivered until end of year – O’Loughlin
South Kildare TD, Fiona O’Loughlin, has said the allocation of funding to provide new rail carr...
January 18, 2019/No comment
LGBT Families still waiting for vital recognition – O’Loughlin
The delay in commencing sections of the Children and Family Relationships Act are undermining man...
January 18, 2019/No comment
O’Loughlin calls for Minister to increase meningitis B vaccine
I am calling on the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, to examine the viability of providing the ...
January 14, 2019/No comment
New offence of coercive control welcome, but greater protections are needed for victims of domestic violence – O’Loughlin
Today I welcomed the new law on domestic violence which comes into effect today and has called on...
January 4, 2019/No comment
Delays in rolling out community based CCTV systems are impacting public safety – O’Loughlin
Fianna Fáil TD for South Kildare, Fiona O’Loughlin has raised concerns regarding the insuffici...
January 3, 2019/No comment
Christmas Tree Recycling
Christmas trees can be left for recycling at the following locations in South Kildare from Saturd...
January 3, 2019/No comment
New mental health unit for Naas hospital delayed- O’Loughlin
New mental health unit for Naas hospital delayed I am extremely concerned that the development of...
December 20, 2018/No comment
O’Loughlin urging people to support local businesses across Kildare this Christmas
O’Loughlin urging people to support local businesses across Kildare this Christmas Shopping loc...
December 18, 2018/No comment
O’Loughlin welcomes further training for Guidance Counsellors
I recently welcomed an initiative from the Institute of Guidance Counsellors to provide Continuou...
December 17, 2018/No comment
Budget 2019
I was delighted to attend a breakfast last week organised by Grant Thornton and AIB. Pictur...
October 16, 2018/No comment
Launch of Athgarvan Road Social Housing Units
OLoughlin welcomes launch of Athgarvan Road units and states that FF forces Govt to tackle the u...
October 16, 2018/No comment
Kildare South TD calling for more street lights in Newbridge
I have requested Kildare County Council to carry out an audit on street lighting in various areas...
October 16, 2018/No comment
Thousands may not be claiming tax relief on qualifying 3rd level fees
Thousands of parents and students in Kildare may be missing out on valuable tax relief on qualify...
July 30, 2018/No commentDefence Forces strength down again this year – better pay and conditions needed – O’Loughlin
I recently expressed concern about the continuing decrease in the number of Defence Forces person...
July 24, 2018/No comment
NTA are not looking to increase train station capacity in Newbridge
I am extremely disappointment that the NTA are not considering increasing parking capacity at Ne...
July 13, 2018/No comment
St Pauls upgrade is a priority for the Department of Education
I recently spoke to the Department of Education and they have advised that they feel the new scho...
July 12, 2018/No comment
Lack of progress on new transport allowance
I recently questioned the Taoiseach on the lack of progress that has been made to date in relatio...
July 12, 2018/No commentHousing crisis still abundant
Latest figures given to me by Kildare County Council show that there are 250 people currently liv...
July 12, 2018/No commentLights will not be installed on the Green Road, Newbridge this year.
Last year I requested Kildare County Council to carry out an audit on street lighting in various...
July 12, 2018/No commentApproval for renovation funding for the Curragh Girls National School
As Chair of the Education and Skills Committee and TD for Kildare South, I welcomed the approval ...
July 12, 2018/No commentNominated to represent Fianna Fáil on the Implementation Group for Seanad Reform
Fiona O’Loughlin, TD for Kildare South has been nominated to represent Fianna Fáil on the Impl...
May 10, 2018/No comment
Cervical Screening scandal must not stop women from continued screening
TD for Kildare South, Fiona O’Loughlin TD has expressed her concerns over the recent cervical s...
May 10, 2018/No comment
‘Living in Kildare’ – Finance Meeting
I hosted my first public meeting on Thursday, 17th November since my election to Dáil Eireann....
December 9, 2016/No comment
Credit Union opens in Newbridge
Naas Credit Union opened its doors in Newbridge on Tuesday, December 6th. Great to have a Credit ...
December 9, 2016/No comment
COMMON SENSE PREVAILS
It felt good today to have at least one issue at Newbridge Train Station resolved. Eleven motor...
November 27, 2016/No comment
LIVING IN KILDARE’ – Budget 2017
Tonight, it is my pleasure to host a ‘Living in Kildare’ information evening at the Keadeen H...
November 17, 2016/No comment
‘Brexit’ Referendum on Irish Markets
It is 43 years since Ireland and Great Britain joined the EU. Now the EU entails a block of 28 co...
April 25, 2016/No comment