Category Archives: Policy

Time To Tackle Renting in Ireland

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Robert Power

Every day radio shows and newspapers carry more evidence of our latest crisis. It’s plain to see; rent prices around the country are skyrocketing, accommodation standards are slipping and unfortunately for many, a total lack of housing is resulting in … Continue reading →

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Government Must Take These 4 Steps on Property Tax Now

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Robert Power

Currently, the property tax is set in relation to the value of a property. This measure was introduced by Fine Gael last year with no consideration of people’s ability to pay. With Ireland once more heading up countries globally in … Continue reading →

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Fianna Fáil Set Out Energy Policy

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Robert Power

Today Fianna Fáil party spokesman on Energy, Michael Moynihan, outlined the party’s energy policy. This is the culmination of much work and consultation over the past few months. It builds on some of the measures which the party introduced a … Continue reading →

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New FF plan will revitalise towns and communities

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Robert Power

Earlier this week Fianna Fáil published a new plan which I believe will help increase economic activity and job prospects in towns across Kildare. The “Streets Ahead: Fighting for the Future of Irish Towns” document aims to rebuild communities through a … Continue reading →

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Power Calls on Kildare County Council to Work More Closely with IDA

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Robert Power

At last week’s council meeting I called on the new CEO of Kildare County Council, Peter Carey to make working with the IDA in encouraging more site visits to the county one of his top priorities. One of the roles … Continue reading →

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Kildare to host Fianna Fáil National Youth Convention 2014

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Robert Power

Ógra Fianna Fáil are to hold their 2014 National Youth Conference in the Westgrove Hotel, Clane Co. Kildare. The joint bid from Ógra organisations in both Kildare North and South beat off competition from other constituencies to host the weekend … Continue reading →

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Time for our towns to fight back

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Robert Power

If elected to Kildare County Council this week, my focus for the next five years will be working to revitalise our town centres. This is such an important issue and one I’ve raised at every opportunity; be it at the … Continue reading →

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Answers needed on water charges for unmetered households

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Robert Power

Fianna Fáil local election candidate for Naas Robert Power has called for answers from the Government on how it intends to charge Naas households that will not be fitted with water meters by the time water charges kick in next … Continue reading →

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The Importance of The Equine Industry in Kildare

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Robert Power

As we mark the close of another record breaking crowd at the Punchestown Festival this year, it’s a good time to reflect on the importance of the horse racing industry in Ireland. The industry directly employs over 20,000 people through … Continue reading →

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Fianna Fáil Proposal Will Drive Down Costs for Clubs

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Robert Power

This week, Fianna Fáil will be setting out a new proposal which could see sports clubs that have a licensed bar on their premises benefit from reduced commercial rates. At present, clubs that have a bar are being charged commercial … Continue reading →

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