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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 comment
Defence 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 comment
Lights 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