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Kildare Senator calls on Kildare County Council and the Department of Education to analyse long term demands for primary school places
Kildare Senator and Fianna Fáil education spokesperson Fiona O’Loughlin has said that an analy...
January 13, 2023/No comment€42,000 for Teach Tearmainn to aid with supporting victims of crime – Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Kildare Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed funding of €42,000 for Teach Tearmainn announce...
January 13, 2023/No comment
Helping childcare costs
From today, Jan 3rd families in Kildare will save on average up to €1,200 per child in childcar...
January 13, 2023/No comment
“Planning permission application shows confidence in our ability to deliver a second bridge for Newbridge”- Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Kildare’s most senior Senator and Newbridge resident Fiona O’Loughlin has said that the appli...
January 13, 2023/No comment
Kildare Senator offers condolences to the family of Private Seán Rooney, and calls for solidarity for local defence force families
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has acknowledged the huge loss of Private Seán Rooney and the impact ...
January 13, 2023/No comment
Chair of the Oireachtas Women’s Caucus welcomes progress on maternity leave for Councillors
Chair of the Oireachtas Womens Caucus and Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed th...
January 13, 2023/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes €70,000 in funding for Tidy Towns groups in Kildare
As part of the initiative, grants of between €1,000 and €4,000 will be provided to almost 900...
January 13, 2023/No comment
O’Loughlin welcomes grant funding for Womens Shed
Chair of the Oireachtas Womens Caucus and Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed th...
October 24, 2022/No comment
O’Loughlin welcomes €40 million Summer Programme 2023 alongside a review of the programme
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed a €40 million Summer Programme for 2023 alongside a rev...
October 24, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin renews calls for a Domestic Violence Register
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has renewed a call for the Minister for Justice to implement a domesti...
October 24, 2022/No comment
O’Loughlin calls for better system for counsellors and psychotherapist to support those with mental health challenges
Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has raised the issue of regard to the registration of cou...
September 28, 2022/No commentDefence to receive significant increase in spending
Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the increase in resources for the defence fo...
September 27, 2022/No comment
Budget 2023 delivering for women’s healthcare
Fianna Fáil Senator in Kildare, Fiona O’Loughlin, has today welcomed news that as part of Budget...
September 27, 2022/No comment
Free contraception for women 17 to 25 a step forward in prioritising women’s healthcare
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the commencement of the scheme to allow women aged betwee...
September 15, 2022/No comment
Fianna Fáil Think In adopts extension of Short Hop Zone as party policy
Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has successfully lobbied her party colleagues at this wee...
September 14, 2022/No comment
Over €435,000 allocated to upgrade rural roads in Kildare
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement of €435,326 to upgrade r...
August 9, 2022/No comment
Calls for targeted support farmers as we move to implement the 25% sectoral emission ceiling
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called on Government to put in place measures to sup...
August 9, 2022/No comment
Over €10,000 for Kildare Library Supports
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed funding of €11,008.57 for additional libr...
August 9, 2022/No comment
New court orders will protect victims from stalking behaviour
Chair of the Oireachtas Womens Caucus and Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed a ne...
August 9, 2022/No commentArea Based Transport Assessment for Newbridge
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the development of an Area Based Transport A...
August 9, 2022/No comment
Building Defects Working Group Report “a step in the right direction”
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the publication of the report of the working...
August 9, 2022/No comment
Second batch of Cost Rental properties Open for applications in Newbridge
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has announced the opening of applications for 50 new cost ...
August 9, 2022/No commentO’Loughlin welcomes the extension Night-Time Economy Support Scheme
Newbridge based Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the extension of the Night-T...
August 9, 2022/No comment
O’Loughlin welcomes equine inclusion in the next TAMS
Fianna F Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed confirmation from her Government colleague Minis...
August 9, 2022/No comment
O’Loughlin welcomes the reversal of AIB’s decision to make 70 branches cashless
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by AIB that they will revers...
August 9, 2022/No comment
Funding for Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools in Kildare
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by her Government colleague...
August 9, 2022/No comment
Abolish In-Patient Charges for Children and to Provide Free Contraception to Women 17-25
Fianna Fail Senator and Chair of the Oireachtas Women’s Caucus Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed...
August 9, 2022/No comment
Sláintecare Integration Fund End of Programme Report.
Fianna F Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the publishing of the Sláintecare Integration F...
August 9, 2022/No commentSenator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for an end to voluntary contributions
Fianna Fail education spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called on the Minister for Edu...
August 9, 2022/No comment
Consultation phase on the draft Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) curriculum (including Relationships and Sexuality Education) for Junior Cycle
A subject development group with wide-ranging membership has developed a draft curriculum for SPH...
August 9, 2022/No commentFund to Refurbish Vacant properties
Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the updated on progress of the implementatio...
August 9, 2022/No comment
More dental services needed for medical card patients in South Kildare
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for increased service provision for medical ca...
August 9, 2022/No comment
Senator O’Loughlin Fiona meets Minister Darragh O’Brien to push for a new bridge for Newbridge
Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has met with the Minister for Local Government Darragh O...
August 9, 2022/No comment2 SEN classes and a special bathroom sanctioned for St. Catherine of Siena National School
Fianna F education spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the initial project appro...
August 9, 2022/No comment
Transport chiefs urged to extend short hope zone to Newbridge
Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin will today meet with Anne Graham NTA CEO and Tim Gaston, Di...
August 9, 2022/No comment
Senator O’Loughlin calls for the publication of the Action Plan for the Disability Capacity Review to be expedited
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called on her Government colleagues to fast track th...
July 5, 2022/No comment
Major reforms to Community Employment, Tús and the Rural Social Scheme- Senator O’Loughlin
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed Cabinet approval for a number of major refo...
July 5, 2022/No comment
Suspension of the 129-bus route between Kilcullen and Newbridge “utterly wrong”- Senator O’Loughlin
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called in the National Transport Authority to ensure...
July 5, 2022/No commentO’Loughlin pressures Department of Education to deliver adequate school places in South Kildare
Fianna Fáils Education spokesperson in the Seanad, Senator Fiona O’Loughlin pressure the Depar...
July 5, 2022/No comment
Remote Working Hubs Voucher Scheme launched- Senator O’Loughlin
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the rolling out of the new Connected Hubs V...
July 5, 2022/No commentTaoiseach to unveil plan to tackle domestic and gender violence later today- Senator O’Loughlin
Fianna Fáils Deputy Leader in the Seanad and Chair of the Oireachtas Womens Caucus Senator Fiona...
July 5, 2022/No comment
Minister Robert Troy visits South Kildare – Senator O’Loughlin
Today, Fianna Fáils Deputy Leader in the Seanad Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomed her colleagu...
July 5, 2022/No comment
Tillage Incentive Scheme and Protein/Cereal Mix Crop Scheme opens for applications- Senator O’Loughlin
Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed announcement by her colleague the Minister f...
July 5, 2022/No comment
Refurbishment to provide SEN Classes at Scoil Mhuire Ballymore Eustace approved – Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Fianna Fail education spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the initial project ap...
July 5, 2022/No comment
Agri-Climate Rural Environment scheme welcomed by Senator O’Loughlin
Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by her colleague the Minist...
July 5, 2022/No commentChair of the Oireachtas Women’s Caucus welcomes progress on maternity leave for Councillors
Chair of the Oireachtas Womens Caucus and Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed th...
July 5, 2022/No comment
NTA commit to developing a more equitable fare system outside the short hop zone- Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Newbridge based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has received confirmation that the NTA are exploring s...
July 5, 2022/No commentSenator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes sick pay legislation
Deputy Leader of Fianna Fail in the Seanad Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomed the Sick Leave Bil...
July 5, 2022/No comment
Consultation opens on the Future Irelands Public Library strategy – Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called on Kildare residents to engage in the public co...
July 5, 2022/No comment
O’Loughlin confident that a solution to the Linear Park access issue will be found
Newbridge based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has said that she is confident that a workable solutio...
July 5, 2022/No commentOver €250,000 for remote working hubs in Kildare – Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by her Government colleagues...
July 5, 2022/No commentO’Loughlin questions Minister on the status of a second bridge for Newbridge
Newbridge based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has questioned the Minister in relation to the provisi...
July 5, 2022/No comment
ICTU membership for RACO welcomed by Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the approval of RACOs membership with Irish C...
July 5, 2022/No comment
“Lack of pedestrian link Linear park cannot be allowed ” – Senator Fiona O’Loughlin O’Loughlin
Newbridge based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin raised the issue of recent challenges regarding the pe...
July 5, 2022/No comment
O’Loughlin hosts the inaugural Women@PACE caucus meeting
Chair of the Parliamentary Womens Caucus Senator Fiona O’Loughlin an informal joint meeting in ...
July 5, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes supports for the Post Office Network
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement of €30 million over 3 year...
July 5, 2022/No comment
An additional €307,633.31 in sports capital grants allocated to Kildare following the appeals process- Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the additional €307,633.31 which her collea...
July 5, 2022/No comment
Unacceptable scenes at Dublin Airport must be dealt with- Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called on Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister Hildegarde ...
July 5, 2022/No comment
Leader of the Irish Delegation Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes Council of Europe to Dublin
Leader of the Irish Delegation to the Council of Europe, Senator Fiona O’Loughlin will welcome ...
July 5, 2022/No comment
Extension & Refurbishment project at Colaiste Lorcan gets the green light – Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Kildare South based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the Minister for Education Norma Fole...
July 5, 2022/No comment
Concerns for staff and residents at Muiriosa in Monasterevin- Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has expressed concerns for staff and residents at Muiriosa Moore Abbey...
July 5, 2022/No commentO`Loughlin fulfills commitment to deliver permanent space for those with
One of the main priorities for me since becoming a member of the Oireachtas has been to secure th...
July 5, 2022/No comment
Plans to create special education centres to cater for children with autism and other intellectual disabilities is totally wrong
Fianna Fail Education spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has spoken out against plans from M...
May 26, 2022/No comment
Water upgrades for Brodleas in Ballymore Eustace
Kildare South based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by Irish Water of a ...
May 26, 2022/No commentIn excess of €1 million for Monasterevin under the Health 2022 Capital Plan
Kildare South based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the confirmation of €1.09 million ...
May 26, 2022/No comment
€900,000 for Athy under the Health 2022 Capital Plan
Kildare South based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called welcomed the announcement of €900,000...
May 26, 2022/No commentSignificant investment in Naas General hospital under the Health 2022 Capital
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called welcomed the significant investment announced f...
May 26, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes announcement of 10,500 free or heavily subsidised courses for unemployed, self-employed or returners to work
Kildare Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the launch of 10,697 places on 275 courses under ...
May 25, 2022/No comment
ICTU membership for PDFORRA welcomed by Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the approval of PDFORRA’s membership with I...
May 25, 2022/No comment
More street cleaning and maintenance needed around Newbridge – Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for more resources to be put in place to clean ...
May 25, 2022/No commentSenator Fiona O’Loughlin raises Summer Provision in the Seanad.
Fianna Fáil’s Education spokesperson in the Seanad, Senator Fiona O’Loughlin today called fo...
May 25, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes reduction in public transport fares but says its further highlights the need for a medium hop zone
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the 20% price cut to Public Transport for all...
May 11, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin reminds Artists to apply for Basic Income for the Arts pilot Scheme
Kildare Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has reminded people that the closing date for applications for...
May 11, 2022/No comment€40m summer programme for pupils with complex special educational needs and those at greatest risk of educational disadvantage
Fianna Fail education spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement of a ...
May 11, 2022/No commentApproval granted for capital works at Scoil Mhuire Allenwood
Fianna Fail education spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the initial approval f...
May 11, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes funding for Women’s Health Services
Kildare Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has spoken on further funding provided by the Government for W...
May 11, 2022/No comment
SUSI is open for Student Grant Applications for Academic Year 2022/23
Fianna Fail education spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has announced that SUSI is open for...
May 11, 2022/No comment
€50 in funding to improve the waste water needs of rural villages
Kildare South based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by her colleague the...
May 11, 2022/No commentAfter much lobbying IVF fertility treatment will be funded in 2023
Chair of the Oireachtas Womens Caucus Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by...
May 11, 2022/No comment
We need to see more action to protect the Curragh
Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for a more coordinated approach to protect the...
May 11, 2022/No comment
Small scale local turf selling must be allowed to continue
Kildare South based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has said that she is not in favour of an outright ...
May 11, 2022/No comment
Check your passports now!
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin is reminding the people of South Kildare to check their passports now ...
May 11, 2022/No comment
Cost Rental Opens for applications in Newbridge
Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has announced the opening of applications for 46 new cost ...
May 11, 2022/No comment
Covid support scheme for the Music Sector.
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the results of supports put in place by the...
May 11, 2022/No comment
€20 million School Library Book Grant announced -Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Fianna Fáil education spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement that...
May 11, 2022/No comment
New SET Room and universal access toilet for Bigstone National School
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has announced a new SET classroom and Universal Access WC bathroom Sen...
May 11, 2022/No comment
Expansion Of Dental Services For Medical Card Holders
Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the Expansion of Dental Services For Medical...
May 11, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed €15,500 in grant funding for Newbridge Family Resource Centre
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement of €15,500 in grant fund...
May 11, 2022/No comment
€2,490,000 in ICT grants for Kildare schools-Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Fianna Fáil education spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the publication of th...
May 11, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for development levies to be used to help a second bridge in Newbridge
Speaking in the Seanad this week Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin called for development ...
May 11, 2022/No commentSenator Fiona O’Loughlin show support for Óglaigh na hÉireann
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin spoke in favour of the Defence (Restriction on Use of Ce...
April 8, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin raises the Curragh Plains consultation programme
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called on Government to protect the long-term viabil...
April 8, 2022/No comment
Redevelopment of St Paricks Park raised once again -Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has again raised the redevelopment project at St Patrick...
April 8, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme.
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed Irelands Basic Income for the Arts pilot sc...
April 8, 2022/No comment
Over €350,000 in rural roads funding allocated to Kildare-Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement of €351,880 to fund upgr...
April 8, 2022/No commentBill to tackle illegal encampments on the Curragh to be reintroduced-Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin will reintroduce her bill entitled Curragh of Kildare (Am...
April 8, 2022/No comment
Local Just Transition Plan for West Kildare welcomed by Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomed the publication of the Local Just Transition Pl...
April 8, 2022/No comment
More needs to be done to tackle spiking in our communities- Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Chair of the Oireachtas Women’s Caucus Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for more to be don...
April 8, 2022/No comment
€3,208,663 for Kildare County Council to support housing adaptation-Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement of €3,208,663 in adaptati...
April 8, 2022/No comment
Just under €125,000 allocated to Kildare to Boost to Swimming Pool Operators
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by her Government colleagues of €124,9...
April 8, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes actions to combat illegal dumping
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by her Government colleagues of the Circ...
April 8, 2022/No comment“Autism Good Practice Guidance for Schools – Supporting Children and Young People”
Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement in advance of World Autism ...
April 8, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin questions Department on their actions to meet school place demand for academic year 2022/2023
Fianna Fáil education spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin took the floor of the Seanad this ...
April 8, 2022/No commentSenator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes plan for reform of Senior Cycle education
Fianna Fáil education spokesperson and Deputy Chair of the Oireachtas Education Committee Senato...
April 8, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes changes to blood donation criteria for gay and bisexual men
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the moves to reduce the blood donation criteria for gay a...
April 8, 2022/No commentIncreased funding for Teach Tearmain to support victims of crime- Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Chair of the Oireachtas Womens Caucus and Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed t...
April 8, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for a fertiliser subsidy to be put in place to support local farmers
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called on the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to put ...
April 8, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes acceptance by Forsa of offer of improved pay and conditions for school secretaries
Fianna Fail Education spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the acceptance by Fors...
April 8, 2022/No comment
Project to amalgamate the St Peters and St. Evin’s national schools is moving to the construction phase
Fianna Fáil Education spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has confirmed that the new school ...
April 8, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for a review of the age limit applied for a cadetship in the Defence Forces
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for a review of the cadetship age limit withi...
April 8, 2022/No comment
Emergency works funding sanctioned for Curragh Post Primary
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the sanctioning of emergency works funding for the Currag...
April 8, 2022/No comment
Targeted intervention package for the tillage sector and a multi-species swards initiative
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by her government colleague Minister Cha...
April 8, 2022/No comment
EU hate crime initiative a step in the right direction – Senator O’Loughlin
Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has said the EU hate crime initiative a step in the right...
March 14, 2022/No comment
Senator O’Loughlin calls for action to reduce the prevalence of dementia
In an Oireachtas debate this week on Dementia and Brain Health, Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Lo...
March 14, 2022/No comment
Dedicated Alzheimers and Dementia hub needed for Kildare- Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Chair of the Oireachtas All Party Group on Dementia Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for a d...
March 14, 2022/No commentSenator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes the extension of the DEIS programme and called for Scoil Na Naomh Uilig in Newbridge to be included
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin called for Scoil Na Naomh Uilig to be included in the expanded DEIS pr...
March 14, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes the announcement of €32 million major expansion of the DEIS programme incorporating 7 Kildare schools
Fianna Fail Education spokesperson Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes Minister for Education Nor...
March 14, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes free period products in Further Education and Training
Chair of the Oireachtas Women’s Caucus, Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcemen...
March 14, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes €15 million to help restart music businesses in new funding round
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by her government colleagues of €15 mi...
March 14, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes €126,400 in heritage funding for Kildare
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the allocation of €126,400 to Kildare to fund Built Her...
March 14, 2022/No comment
€430 million in new capital programmes for the further and higher education sectors welcomed by Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Fianna Fail Education spokesperson in the Seanad, Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the annou...
March 14, 2022/No comment
Kilcullen Town Centre development moves to consultation phase- Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the progress of the Environmental and Public Realm Improvem...
March 14, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin reiterates calls for a full survey of the bridge infrastructure in South Kildare to be completed
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin called reiterated her call in the Seanad for a full survey of the brid...
March 11, 2022/No comment
Upskilling healthcare workers in Dementia Care
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes announcement of a new programme to upskill heal...
March 11, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for additional neurology nurses
This week in the Seanad Senator Fiona O’Loughlin called on the Government for action regarding ...
March 2, 2022/No comment
“Putin is a bully; he is a thug and he is a warmonger”- Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
The Leader of the Irish Delegation to the Council of Europe, Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has hit o...
March 2, 2022/No comment
“Putin is a bully; he is a thug and he is a warmonger”- Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
The Leader of the Irish Delegation to the Council of Europe, Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has hit o...
March 2, 2022/No commentSenator Fiona O’Loughlin calls for action in the area of assisted technology for students
Fianna Fail education spokesperson in Seanad Eireann, Senator Fiona O’Loughlin called on the Mi...
March 1, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes Minister Butlers commitment to Women’s healthcare in the Seanad
Chair of the Oireachtas Women’s Caucus Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed Governments absolu...
February 22, 2022/No comment
Over €26 million announced to fund regional and local roads in Kildare for 2022
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by her Government colleagues that €26,...
February 16, 2022/No commentSenator Fiona O’Loughlin calls on Minister Eamon Ryan to establish a medium hop zone for South Kildare
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called on Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan to establish as medium...
February 16, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin pressures Minister to implement the commission on the defence force recommendations
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has pressured the Minister to swiftly implement the reco...
February 15, 2022/No comment
€430 million in new capital programmes for the further and higher education sectors welcomed by Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Fianna Fail Education spokesperson in the Seanad, Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the ann...
February 14, 2022/No comment
Record funding delivered under sports capital grant funding
Newbridge based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement of €5.4 million in fun...
February 14, 2022/No comment
Report of the Commission on Defence Forces welcomed by Senator Fiona O’Loughlin, but implementation will be key
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the publication of the report of the commis...
February 14, 2022/No comment
Two New 2 classrooms sanctioned for special educational needs in Scoíl Ide Naofa in Kilmeade
Kildare South based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the news that 2 new special education...
February 14, 2022/No commentKilcullen Town Centre development moves to consultation phase- Senator Fiona O’Loughlin
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the progress of the Environmental and Public Realm Improv...
February 9, 2022/No comment
180 cost rental homes expected to be secured for South Kildare in 2022
Following a long and tenacious lobbying effort, Senior Government Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has ...
February 8, 2022/No commentSenator Fiona O’Loughlin receives clarity on the future of Cathal Brugha Barracks
Newbridge based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin called out the premature announcement in relation to t...
February 3, 2022/No commentSenator Fiona O’Loughlin raises recruitment and retention issues within the Defence Forces in the Seanad
Kildare based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin raised the issue on the declining numbers of recruits jo...
February 1, 2022/No commentSenator Fiona O’Loughlin renews her call for cost rental in South Kildare
Newbridge based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has intensified her lobbying for cost rental to be bro...
February 1, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called on the Minister for Heritage to intervene to expedite the reopening of Carragh Bridge
Newbridge based Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has written to the Minister for Heritage Darragh O’B...
February 1, 2022/No comment
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes largest ever examination of the lives of children in care and adults who were in care as children
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement by her Government colleagues that approv...
February 1, 2022/No comment
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 commentDelay 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 commentTax 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 commentSenator 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 commentSenator 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 commentO’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 commentSenator 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 commentSenator 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 commentSenator 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 commentPost 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 commentGovernment 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 commentSanctions 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 commentA 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 commentSenator 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 commentMinister 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 commentAthy 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 commentA 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 commentThe 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 commentThe 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 commentTackling 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 commentBlood 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 commentConservation 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 commentNursing 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 commentConcern 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 commentUrgent 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 commentBill 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 commentSecond 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 commentNew 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