ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY EMMET STAGG ON NOMINATION TO CONTEST NEXT GENERAL ELECTION

Posted on16. Jul, 2010 by admin.

Firstly I would like to thank Deputy Joanna Tuffy for Chairing this Selection Convention. As we are technically over the border in her Constituency it is appropriate that she is here to keep an eye on us – Invaders from Kildare.
I would like to thank my proposer, Pat McCarthy and my seconder Chris Rowland [...]

APPROVAL TO SIGN CONRACT FOR NEW GAELSCOIL Ui FHIAICH ISSUES

Posted on13. Jul, 2010 by admin.

Deputy Emmet Stagg has again questioned the Tanaiste and Minister for Education and Skills in relation to the awarding of the contract for the building of the permanent school for Gaelscoil Ui Fhiaich in Maynooth.

The Tanaiste has now advised Deputy Stagg that her Department recently authorised the Board of Management of the School to issue [...]

STAGG ADDRESSES DAIL ON MANAGEMENT COMPANY REGULATION BILL

Posted on13. Jul, 2010 by admin.

Deputy Emmet Stagg spoke in the Dail on Thursday July 8th during the Second Stage Debate on the Multi Units Development Bill 2009, a Bill which outlines rules governing the operation of Management Companies.In his address Deputy Stagg welcomed the Bill and the fact that with agreement with the opposition the Government had agreed to [...]

9 TENDERS RECEIVED FOR BUILDING OF NEW ARDCLOUGH NATIONAL SCHOOL

Posted on13. Jul, 2010 by admin.

Deputy Emmet Stagg has continued to question the Tanaiste and Minister for Education in relation to progressing the construction of the New National School for Ardclough. In her most recent response to Deputy Stagg the Tanaiste indicate that 9 tenders had been received for the construction project which are currently being assessed by the Design [...]

STAGG AGAIN RAISES PHASE 3C OF NAAS GENERAL HOSPITAL WITH HARNEY

Posted on13. Jul, 2010 by admin.

Deputy Emmet Stagg has again raised with the Minister for Health the position in relation to the inclusion of Phase 3C of Naas General Hospital in the HSE Revised Capital Programme 2010 to 2014. In her most recent response to Deputy Stagg the Minister advised that consideration by the HSE of its Draft Capital Plan [...]

STAGG WELCOMES PUBLIC DISPLAY OF PROPOSALS FOR EXTENSION TO DONAGHCUMPER CEMETERY

Posted on13. Jul, 2010 by admin.

Deputy Emmet Stagg has welcomed the decision by Kildare Co. Council to commence the Part 8 Public Consultation process in relation to the extension to Donaghcumper Cemetery.My colleague Cllr. Kevin Byrne has been pressing this issue at the Celbridge Area Committee for some time now and given that there are very few plots left in [...]

NEW PERMANENT SCHOOL FOR GAELSCOIL Ui FHIAICH A STEP CLOSER

Posted on30. Jun, 2010 by admin.

Deputy Emmet Stagg again raised with the Tanaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position in relation to the awarding of the Contract for the building of the permanent school for Gaelscoil Ui Fhiaich in Maynooth, following the tender process.

The Tanaiste in response to Deputy Stagg stated that outstanding documentation was awaited from the [...]

PREFERRED BIDDER CHOSEN FOR SCOIL CHOCA NAOFA EXTENSION – OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTATION AWAITED

Posted on30. Jun, 2010 by admin.

Deputy Emmet Stagg has continued to pressurise the Tanaiste and Minister for Education and Skills in relation to the award of the contract for the required extension to Scoil Choca Naofa in Kilcock.

The Tanaiste has now advised Deputy Stagg that the preferred bidder has been chosen for the building project following the tender procedure and [...]

FINAL DATE FOR RECEIPT OF TENDERS FOR NEW ARDCLOUGH NATIONAL SCHOOL JULY 2nd

Posted on29. Jun, 2010 by admin.

Deputy Emmet Stagg has continued to question the Tanaiste and Minister for Education in relation to progressing the construction of the New National School for Ardclough.

The Tanaiste in her most recent response to Deputy Stagg indicated that the project was currently out to Tender and that the closing date for receipt of tenders was the [...]

STAGG WELCOMES GOAHEAD FOR LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY IN CELBRIDGE – 60 JOBS TO BE CREATED

Posted on15. Jun, 2010 by admin.

Deputy Emmet Stagg and his colleague Cllr. Kevin Byrne have welcomed the grant of planning permission to Rossmore Properties for the use of an existing light industrial Unit for a Leisure and Recreational Facility at Moortown, Celbridge.
The Leisure and Recreational Facility will stated Deputy Stagg include the following (1) 10 Lane 10 Pin Bowling Alley [...]

JOHNSTOWN FLOOD ALLEVIATION WORKS TO COMMENCE IN JULY

Posted on15. Jun, 2010 by admin.

Deputy Emmet Stagg has welcomed confirmation from Kildare Co. Council that the Flood Alleviation works for Johnstown Village near Naas will commence in the first week of July.
The cost of the scheme stated Deputy Stagg is €1.5 Million with over €1.4 Million being provided by the Office of Public Works who are at present setting [...]

Letter to Environment Policy Section Re: Review of Environmental Protection Agency

Posted on01. Jun, 2010 by admin.

Re: Review of Environmental Protection Agency

On behalf of The Labour Party in Kildare North I wish to make a submission to your Review.
I note the following Strategic Themes are mentioned in your Consultation Document issued in April 2010.

The Legislative Framework governing the EPA. You pose the following questions: Is the Legislative framework governing the EPA [...]

STAGG LODGES SUBMISSION ON EPA REVIEW AND CALLS FOR POWERS TO SHUT DOWN LANDFILLS WITHOUT RECOURSE TO THE COURTS

Posted on01. Jun, 2010 by admin.

Deputy Emmet Stagg has lodged a submission with the Review Group set up by the Minister for Environment Heritage and Local Government to examine the performance of the Environmental Protection Agency and what new powers it requires in its role as protector of the Environment.
In his submission Deputy Stagg listed the Strategic themes of the [...]

POSSIBLE CESSATION OF DUBLIN BUS SERVICES IN KILCOCK MUST NOT RESULT IN REDUCED PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Posted on01. Jun, 2010 by admin.

Deputy Emmet Stagg has reacted angrily to moves by Dublin Bus to cease servicing the Town of Kilcock on its 66 Route.
Having spoken to Dublin Bus, Deputy Stagg stated that they were in discussions with Bus Eireann with a view to withdrawing their Bus Service to the Town if Bus Eireann diverted additional services [...]

STAGG WELCOMES INTERIM INJUNCTION TO PREVENT FURTHER WASTE DISPOSAL AT KERDIFFSTOWN DUMP

Posted on14. May, 2010 by admin.

Deputy Emmet Stagg has welcomed the decision in the High Court today where Justice Ryan granted an Interim Injunction against Nephin Trading Limited in a case taken by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Interim Order made today stated Deputy Stagg prevents the acceptance of further waste at the Landfill until a full hearing of the High [...]