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The official headquarters of Kildare County Council: Áras Chill Dara in Devoy Park, Naas. File photograph
A vacant Machinery Yard located in North Kildare could be used once again by locals, the Cathaoirleach of the Clane-Maynooth Municipal District (MD) has suggested.
Fianna Fáil Cllr Daragh Fitzpatrick asked Kildare County Council (KCC) to "confirm its plans to engage with local groups in Broadford", with a view to allowing locals to use the site.
The question from Cllr Fitzpatrick was raised at the latest MD meeting, which was held on Friday, April 4 last.
He also emphasised to KCC that he did not wish to see the Machinery Yard end up as a derelict site.
KCC told Cllr Fitzpatrick in response that its Transport Department is willing to engage with community groups in Broadford on the future use of the site, "notwithstanding any potential requirements that the council may have for the use of the site".
Cllr Daragh Fitzpatrick, Fianna Fáil. File photograph.
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