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A Labour councillor has called on the local authority to write to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to express councillors' “dismay” at the decision not to proceed with delivery of a social housing development in Celbridge, Co Kildare.
Cllr Rupert Heather will table his motion at the upcoming Celbridge Leixlip Municipal District meeting, to be held on April 17 2026, with respect to the proposed development at Oldtown Mill, Celbridge.
In his motion, Cllr Heather highlights the “urgent housing need” within the Celbridge area, and further calls for a detailed update on the alternative delivery model now proposed for the development.
Meanwhile, Cllr Declan Ryan (FG) calls on the council to write to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) requesting the provision of a transport link connecting Ardclough Village with Hazelhatch Railway Station and surrounding towns.
A second motion by Cllr Ryan calls on the council to collaborate with South Dublin County Council to develop a safe and continuous pedestrian and cycle route along the Dublin Road R403, linking the L2010 Celbridge Link Road with Sinkeen Road.
Cllr David Trost (FF) asks the council to provide a “time specific plan” for the full reinstatement of the road surfaces impacted by the works for the Crodaun Wastewater Project in Celbridge, “to ensure the works will follow the completion of the road openings in a timely manner.”
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Similarly, Cllr Claire O'Rourke (SD) asks for a detailed report on discussions with Uisce Éireann regarding the application for a road-opening licence for Phase 2 of the Crodaun Infrastructure Works on Maynooth Road (R405) in Celbridge.
Finally, under the Parks section of the meeting, Cllr Paul Brooks (FG) calls on the council to undertake a feasibility study in relation to development of a nature/biodiversity trail with associated walkways, signage and benches in the woodlands in Riverforest Estate in Leixlip.
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