Calls for upgrading and reopening of car park in this Kildare town

A Social Democrats councillor has called for the upgrading and reopening of Leinster Street Carpark in Maynooth, Co Kildare.

Cllr Peter Melrose will table his motion at the upcoming meeting of Clane Maynooth Municipal District, to be held on July 3 2026.

Cllr Melrose asks that the council engage with Maynooth University with regard to the upgrade and reopening of the car park, which he states is in line with the Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025-2031.

Cllr Melrose states that the emphasis will be “on delivering a mobility hub for the Maynooth Central Settlement Consolidation Site.”

Separately, Cllr Melrose also asks that the council review bike rack provision in Kilcock and identify shortfalls to inform an implementation plan, “subject to funding and resources.”

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Meanwhile, Cllr Angela Feeney (LAB) asks that the council carry out a review of the paths and roads in the vicinity of disability service providers in Maynooth, with a view to improving accessibility for service users and families.

A motion tabled by Fine Gael councillor, Brendan Wyse asks that the council outlines what funding streams are being pursued inn order to progress the junction improvement project for Allenwood Cross.

This, Cllr Wyse states, follows the Part 8 planning approval, and he also asks for the estimated timeline for commencement of the work.

Staying on Transport, and Cllr William Durkan (FG) calls on the council to provide an estimated costing of works for the extension of the current footpath on the R403 to link Derrinturn and Carbury Village.

Similarly, Cllr Paula Mulroe (SD) calls on the council to examine the feasibility of providing “a safe pedestrian walkway on the R403 between Derrinturn and Carbury Village.”

On the subject of the Maynooth Orbital Route, Cllr Tim Durkan (FG) asks that the council write to Meath County Council requesting a start date and timeline as to when the Meath section of the route will commence.

Meanwhile, Cllr Pádraig McEvoy calls for an update on road surface repair works “near 2044-2050 St. Brigids Terrace, Clane and 111-112A Loughbollard, Clane.”

A second motion by Cllr McEvoy calls on the council to provide an update to the members “on the options previously identified to enhance the capacity of the footpath at the junction of Main Street and the Prosperous Road, Clane, including any design proposals, funding opportunities

and next steps to progress these improvements.”

Finally, a second motion by Cllr Donna Phelan (FF) asks that the council carry out an audit of the footpath network within the Moyglare Abbey Estate, Maynooth to identify sections requiring repair, maintenance or upgrade works.

Cllr Phelan further asks that any identified works be considered for inclusion in the 2027

Roads and Footpaths Programme, “subject to available funding.”