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KCC Wants More Info On Naas Development Plans |
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2012-02-04 13:30:21
Further information is being sought on plans for a mixed use retail development in Naas.
Castlekeel Limited was granted permission for 4 retail warehouse units, a convenience store and a comparison goods store on the Monread Road some time ago.
However, the lifetime of that permission is drawing to a close and the firm had sought leave to have it extended.
However, Kildare planners now want more detailed information on the proposal.
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Dunlavin Teen Scene Urgently Needs More Volunteers |
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2012-02-04 13:29:14
There is an appeal for volunteers for Dunlavin Teen Scene.
Its understood that without more adults willing to give of their time to the group, it could be forced to close.
It's gearing towards 12 to 16-year-olds, and runs, annually, from September to May.
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Open AA Meeting Take Place Tonight In Newbridge |
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2012-02-04 12:18:02
Anyone who feels alcohol may be negatively affecting them, or a loved one, is being invited to an open meeting of a Kildare branch of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Its being held in Royston in Newbridge on tonight at 7 O'clock.
It'll be addressed by AA members, and also those attending Al Anon, the support groups for the loved ones of those with alcohol problems.
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Rathangan Development Gets Go Ahead Again |
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2012-02-04 10:19:18
Additional time has been granted to begin work on an industrial development in Rathangan.
Myles Balfe was granted permission some years ago for the building of 10 single storey light industrial units, a 2 storey office and 368 car parking spaces at Rathangan Demense. However, the lifetime of that permission was drawing to a close.
Kildare planners have approved Mr. Balfe's application to extend the duration of the planning permission
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Kildare Union Service Industrial Action Notice On Galway Child Unit |
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2012-02-03 15:21:19
A Kildare union has served notice of industrial action on The Child and Adolescent Unit in Merlin Park Galway
The Psychiatric Nurses Association is headquartered in Sallins.
It says the action will begin on Monday
Its because of what the PNA describes as the HSE's to respond to thelevel of assaults on nurses in the Unit.
There have been 190 since it opened a year ago
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Kildare Families Urged To Shop Around For Health Insurance |
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2012-02-03 14:55:47
Kildare people are being urged to shop around for health insurance, amid ever-rising premium costs.
VHI has announced an increase of an average of 9% beginning on March.
Aviva and Quinn are expected to follow suit.
The move is pricing many Kildare families out of the health insurance market.
Dermot Good is manager of website of Health Insurance Savings.ie.
He says there is value to be found in the market
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IPA Issues Kildare Laundered Fuel Warning |
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2012-02-03 14:53:06
Criminals are offering to launder fuel on the site of some petrol stations in Kildare
That's according to the Irish Petrol Retail Association
It says there's been a marked increase in the sale of laundered fuel from legitimate petrol stations
Margins on petrol are less than 3% on the pump price for most garage owners in Kildare
David Blevings is spokesperson for the IPA.
He says using such fuel will damage the engine of the average car
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2011 Saw Rise In Kildare Road Deaths |
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2012-02-03 14:50:42
The number of people killed on Kildare roads last year was the highest fatality level since 2006.
That's according to Kildare's Road Safety Officer, who has launched a 3 year long road safety campaign
It's aimed at driving down the number of deaths and serious injuries on the county's roads.
In the four years to 2009, 73 people were killed in road accidents in Kildare.
A further 1,652 people were injured.
Declan Keogh is Kildare's Road Safety Officer.
He says 2011 was a bad year on the county's roads
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€90K Stolen In Maynooth Raid |
2012-02-03 14:48:59
Gardai in Maynooth are renewing their appeal for information on yesterday's cash in transit van robbery
Two men armed with metal bars assaulted a security man as he was about to service an ATM at the Manor Mills Shopping Centre
They fled the scene with an estimate €90,000
One of the raiders is described being 6ft, of medium build, wearing a navy hoodie, grey workwear trousers with a black patch on one knee
The second raider was wearing blue jeans, a grey top and a black jacket.
Gardai believe that a third raider drove a get-away car, a green MN Mazda 323 hatchback
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Maynooth Garda Station on 01 6292380.
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KCC To Lobby For Review Of Ghost Estates List |
2012-02-03 11:40:36
Kildare County Council is to push the Dept. of the Environment for a review of it's list of Kildare ghost estate
The county authority was not consulted in the formulation of this year, and any estates on it are exempt from paying the Household Charge
However, a significant number of estates in Kildare have, according to locals, been left off the list.
Currently, there is no appeals mechanism to allow an area to be exempted from the charge.
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Insolvency Measures Could Help Thousands In Kildare |
2012-02-03 11:40:08
Its hoped that provisions of the Personal Insolvency Bill will help thousands of people in Kildare.
More details of the Bill are being revealed, and show it will aid those in significant negative equity on their mortgage, in mortgage arrears or with unmanageable debts.
It will also reduce the period of bankruptcy from 12 to 3 years.
Kildare North TD, Emmett Stagg, says the bill will make life easier for thousands of people here
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KCC Is Not Responsible For Curragh Estate |
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2012-02-03 11:37:35
The Mayor of Kildare says Kildare County Council can do little to help the people of a Curragh estate.
Orchard Park residents have expressed concerns about the state of the estate and the lack of services given to them
Mayor, Micheál "Spike" Nolan says it is, in fact, the Dept. of Defence that has responsibility for the estate
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Kildare Petrol Station Owners Offered Laundered Fuel |
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2012-02-03 11:20:54
Its claimed some Kildare petrol station owners are being approached to buy laundered fuel.
Its in reaction to the ever increasing price of oil on the world markets.
In addition, the practice of people filling up and driving off is on the increase, and margins on petrol is less than 3% on the pump price for most garage owners in the county
David Blevings is spokesperson for the Irish Petrol Retail Association.
He says criminals are attempting to persuade Kildare petrol station owners to buy laundered fuel
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Septic Tank Bill To Be Enacted Today |
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2012-02-03 10:11:33
A Bill introducing new regulations for septic tanks is expected to be enacted today, after being sent to President Michael D Higgins to be signed into law.
The Water Services Amendment Bill passed in the Seanad by 31 votes to 19 yesterday afternoon.
Last month the Environment Minister Phil Hogan said it was necessary for the Bill to be enacted by today, on a demand from the European Court of Justice.
It will mean inspections could shortly begin at the 15,000 Kildare homes that use septic tanks.
An estimated 3,000 of those were installed before regulations were introduced in 1971, and may require replacement
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50% Drop In Nos. On Trolleys At Naas General |
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2012-02-03 10:09:42
There's been a 50% drop in the number of people being treated on trolleys at Naas General Hospital's Accident and Emergency Dept.
There are 5 patients without beds there now, down from 10 yesterday
Its the lowest figure in Leinster today.
Nationwide, there are 221 people on trolleys at the country's other main hospitals
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Maynooth CU AGM Scheduled |
2012-02-03 10:04:30
Its understood the the AGM of Maynooth Credit Union has been scheduled for the 20th of February.
Its alleged that the institution did not have a surplus for the Financial Year ending in September and was required by the Financial Regulator to delay its AGM.
The credit union is described as being solvent.
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Kildare Road Safety Plan Aims To Cut Deaths |
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2012-02-03 11:29:14
A 3 year long road safety plan is now in effect in Kildare.
It's aimed at driving down the number of deaths and serious injuries on the county's roads.
In the four years to 2009, 73 people were killed in road accidents in Kildare.
A further 1,652 people were injured.
Declan Keogh is Kildare's Road Safety Officer.
He says the plan encompasses every local authority in Kildare
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Milltown Water Interruptions To End Today |
2012-02-03 10:03:51
Weeks long works to up-grade water supply to rural parts of Newbridge are due to end today.
Work got underway on the Christianstown Group Water Scheme on January 23rd.
Its resulted in interruptions to water supply in the wider Milltown area for the last 11 days.
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Curragh Hosts Defence Forces Mass |
2012-02-03 10:03:30
A Mass in remembrance of all members of the Defence Forces in Kildare who've died is taking place later this morning.
Its being held in St Brigid's Church on the Curragh Camp.
Its in memoriam for those stationed at Devoy Barracks, the Curragh Camp, Magee Barracks or Coolmine Camp.
It begins at 10 O'clock this morning
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Kildare Village Plans Massive Expansion |
2012-02-03 10:02:57
The operators of Kildare Village have applied for permission for an expansion adding over a third to the size of the development.
It's seeking leave for a 7,000 square metre extension.
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