Fianna Fail gets behind Childcare Centre

Promises ongoing supportFianna Fail in Kildare has issued a statement in support of the Kilcullen Community Childcare and Education Centre project, which has been stalled by a refusal of the Department of the Environment to come through with EU funds approved by the County Kildare Leader Partnership.

The statement from Sean O Fearghaill TD reiterates his party's demand that the €356,000 be released, as the community has raised substantial sums through local funding, by a volunteer local committee whuch has invested two years into planning and developing a new facility.

"Minister Hogan and his Department have reneged on a previous commitment," the deputy says in the statement. "This leaves the project completely in limbo and is a massive slap in the face for local parents and campaigners."

The statement says that Naas Area Representative James Lawless and Cllr Willie Callaghan have also supported the campaign to have the decision reversed. Deputy O Fearghaill will continue to work on behalf of the group.