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Council officials say the Solar PV Scheme for Medically Vulnerable Customers, first launched as a pilot in 2022, has since been expanded to include all households registered under the life-support category of the Priority Services Register.

Council officials said the approach has already been tried in Kildare and “did not prove to be an efficient use of resources.”

Council officials say the Flood Risk Management Team is already in discussions with the Office of Public Works about installing gauges on the River Liffey in both towns.

The single largest allocation locally is €5.614 million for Phase 1 of the Community Nursing Unit development at St Vincent’s Hospital in Athy, which has now reached tender stage.

He's described as being around six feet in height, of a medium build with brown hair and blue eyes.

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Jennifer Carroll MacNeill wrote to BAM recently to warn against any "slippage" on the building completion date of April 30th.

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Documents completed last year and seen by Kfm News point to significant deterioration in the school’s temporary modular building, which has been in place since 2008.

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Speaking on the way in to Cabinet, Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton says she is not happy with how schools were told they would be losing SNAs next year.

The latest analysis by Daft.ie found there were fewer than 1,800 homes available to rent across the country on February 1st.

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Minister Lawless says the priority is to "support students" and improve access to the full college experience.

The data also shows a significant jump in the number of Garda vehicles written off, rising from 15 in 2024 to 41 last year, with two more write-offs recorded in January.

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A new student accommodation strategy is being developed by Higher Education Minister and Kildare North TD James Lawless, with plans to deliver 42,000 beds in the next 10 years.

They were two of seven people killed in road collisions on Saturday, making it the deadliest day on our roads in almost a decade

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The IFA has been demonstrating since the end of January, after concerns were raised over Bord Bia’s chairperson Larry Murrin and his company’s connection with Brazilian beef

Emergency services stood down overnight, with operations set to resume today.

16-year-old Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe was killed while walking her dog in Navan, County Meath.

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Legislation is being fast-tracked to strengthen the country's security at sea, as threats grow.

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The search began last week.

The school was constructed in 2008 using modular prefabricated units intended for temporary accommodation, with replacement originally envisaged within five years.

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The build is anticipated to take approximately 22 months once work gets underway.

Cllr Declan Ryan (FG) has asked the council to discuss plans with the Office of Public Works (OPW) to establish a forest walk and nature trail.

In a written response, the local authority confirmed the last two bridge strikes involved stolen vehicles being driven at high speed late at night.

The backlog comes despite continued high levels of activity at the Naas test centre, where no-shows remained significant throughout 2025, with missed appointments ranging from the low 20s to a peak of 70 in October.

Currently the unit only has 29 beds, meaning an upgrade would only amount to an additional 21 beds.

A signed diversion will be in place, with local and emergency access maintained.

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Kildare South Labour TD Mark Wall said local protests will take place for those who can't make it to Dublin next week.

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The parents' lobby group have been campaigning for the Government to fund and deliver residential places for adults with intellectual disabilities

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The common frog is Ireland's only frog species, and is listed as a vulnerable species across Europe

Local authorities have been instructed to record sites into a register.

The damning review formed part of the €1.6 million active travel project now under intense scrutiny after auditors identified a range of significant design concerns.

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The CCCP is asking the Government to introduce ride-hailing services, where private car owners can act as taxi drivers, subject to regulations.

Among the items taken were Tiffany bracelets, a Tiffany platinum wedding band, a Tiffany necklace, a black pearl ring, a gold brooch, pearl and diamond earrings, and a substantial sum of cash.

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The review is particularly significant locally as many families were excluded from buying homes at Barracksfield West in Naas.

The figures show how parking generated over €5 million in income and a €1.6 million surplus across five years.

Nationally, Kildare is the second most expensive region outside of Dublin

Kildare County Council says a design has now been prepared for a new signalised pedestrian crossing and improved bus stop infrastructure at the location.

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Crime is mixed across the county. Celbridge is a standout - it’s one of the safest towns in Ireland.

Members of the Fórsa trade union reached an agreement with the Road Safety Authority last night.

The decision comes amid ongoing pressure on primary school capacity in the rapidly growing Naas area.

The largest share - €11.33 million - is going toward new road construction and major improvement works, including continued progress on the Athy Southern Distributor Road, the R407 Sallins Bypass and Osberstown Interchange, and the Newbridge Southern Orbital Relief Route.

The alert comes into effect from 11 o’clock tonight and runs until 11pm tomorrow.

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Having turned 105 on Sunday, students of the primary school have designed a newspaper article detailing world and local events from 1921-2026, all 105 years of her life

Upgrades are also planned on routes near Leixlip, Maynooth, Rathangan, Carragh, Naas and the Curragh, alongside €38,500 for renewed regulatory road markings at some junctions.

Kfm News understands that one parent impacted received a letter this morning confirming a school place for her son.

It follows complaints from schools and parents, reporting a reduction in the number of available posts

Speaking on Kildare Today, Kildare North Social Democrats TD said there could be important cultural items in Kildare that the public are not even aware of despite the owners potentially benefiting from a tax break.

During the check, officers uncovered a significant haul of suspected stolen property inside the car.

In contrast, a similar facility at Junction 5 in Rathcrogue, County Carlow, is further advanced because the land there is already publicly owned.

Excavators were brought into a quarry between Blessington and Baltinglass yesterday to search for clues about the killings of the women in the 1990's.

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Kildare County Council has reached agreement in principle on a site within the grounds of Moore Abbey - although the move remains subject to the formal acquisition of the lands.

Since the programme launched in July 2022, more than €424 million has been paid to roughly 27,500 recipients hosting over 63,500 people.

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But one parent Kfm News spoke to said her daughter performed tasks such as wrapping cutlery, while other participants carry out duties such as hoovering.

An Garda Síochána continue to keep an open mind into these investigations and follow up any information which is brought to the investigation team based at the Serious Crime Review Team.

The expansion, announced by Higher Education Minister and Kildare North TD James Lawless, comes as demand for healthcare degrees continues to outstrip supply - forcing many Irish students to go overseas to study.

It follows last weeks implementation of industrial action, with nurses at the hospital citing unacceptable and unsafe staffing deficits

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The figures, provided by An Garda Síochána, show a sharp increase compared to previous years.

Kildare Fire Service says all venues applying to renew their annual dance licence through the District Court were inspected in advance of the hearings.

One Kildare mother told Kfm News that their child had been attending structured placements each weekday, typically from around 9:30am to 3pm, and in some cases carrying out tasks for up to two hours at a time - but are not receiving any form of payment.

They said there "are many reasons why the level of need for SNA support in schools may fluctuate including falling enrolments, reduced or increased care needs and changing demographics as children move from primary to post-primary schools".

Nurses spoke to Kfm News this week about issues they are dealing with on a daily basis.

The driving test centre in Naas is the only driving test centre in Kildare and attracts candidates from Kildare, Dublin, Wicklow and Laois.

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It’s alleged vehicles were stolen from advertisers across multiple counties - including Kildare - using fake payment methods.

Met Éireann is warning temperatures could drop between -1 and -3 degrees, with hazardous conditions for drivers, pedestrians and other road users

The admission came in response to a question from Councillor Fintan Brett (FG), who raised concerns about older housing estates including St Brigid’s Terrace in Sallins and St Patrick’s Park in Kill.

The scheme offers money to people on a low income to help them find rental accommodation.

These strong results come as the industry prepares to celebrate World Radio Day tomorrow (13 February).

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Ann says no family should be left wondering if a different hospital - or a different night - might have changed everything.

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill was asked at the Oireachtas Health Committee yesterday if construction would actually be finished by the latest deadline of April 30th.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says Straffan resident and former MMA fighter Conor McGregor breached consumer law by failing to clearly label paid promotions for his Forged Irish Stout brand in three posts published last June.

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The decision follows a protracted planning controversy surrounding the protected structure, which Kildare County Council previously ruled was operating as an unauthorised development.

In the Kildare/Carlow division, only four were allocated - two to Naas and two to Carlow.

Scoil Mhichil Naofa in Athy is set to lose five posts, while Patrician Secondary School will lose three following recent allocation reviews.

The threshold had originally been set at 10,000, but was doubled after political pressure.

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The Irish Farmers Association and dairy-farmer group the ICMSA - are calling Bord Bia chair to step down.

In total, 38,221 crimes were recorded nationally in 2025 where the suspected offender was on bail at the time.

In December, figures obtained by Kfm News revealed how more than half of all people who presented to Naas General Hospital with self-harm last year were not admitted to an in-patient ward

Workforce planning, new command structures and development pathways for serving soldiers are all part of the programme.

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The ESRI has also found almost two thirds of people who previously bought a home had at least one stressful hurdle, but this rose to 80 per cent for those who bought in the last 3 years.

The homeowner says she challenged a group of men acting suspiciously outside her home and took a photograph as they attempted to leave the scene.

Statistics from Greyhound Racing Ireland show that in 2025, 344 greyhounds were injured and 197 were killed at races

INMO members will protest at the main entrance of Naas General Hospital from 1pm to 2pm on Monday 9th February

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Approximately 60 demonstrators, and up to 15 tractors gathered in protest.

The audit, seen by Kfm News, uncovered a range of serious design flaws that could endanger the safety of motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. 

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The rollout will begin in special schools, with mainstream schools to follow from the 2026–27 school year.

It comes as Justin Kelly says “nothing is off the table” when it comes to tackling scrambler bikes, with Gardaí examining legislation, enforcement and public behaviour.

The organisation says many older people in the county are experiencing loneliness and isolation, with volunteers providing companionship, practical support and regular contact.

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Stores are continuing to trade for the moment, but there are concerns for 640 jobs in 20 counties, including Kildare.

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The cost of a general waste bin lift is also going up, from €13.50 to €14.75, an increase of just over 9 per cent.

The Project is designed to provide additional wastewater treatment capacity for the region.

Parts of Newbridge and Clane remain at heightened risk of flooding, though the Council says no homes are currently affected, with sandbags ready to be deployed if needed.

Gardai said the scooters are illegal, do not comply with current legislation, and are capable of serious speed and causing serious injury.

The average household usage on highspeed fibre has risen by 61% in five years

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Roughly one in three people will develop the infection in their lifetime, which can cause a painful rash.

Maynooth University says accommodation costs were “clearly set out before students accepted their offers” and that “no charges apply beyond the stated rent.”

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Many rivers remain close to or above bank-full conditions, with additional rainfall in the coming days widening the possibility of localised flooding

The two incidents both took place on the Ballinagappa Road

This week, sandbags were deployed in parts of Newbridge, and a pedestrian bridge over the Butterstream has been closed as flood precautions remain in place across Kildare.

One of the highest speeds recorded nationally was on the R405 in Celbridge, where a driver was detected travelling at 90 kilometres per hour in a 50kph zone.

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The providers must meet certain minimum standards around attendance and compliance with immigration laws.

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My Lovely Horse Animal Rescue say the mare was one of at least six horses involved in an illegal sulky drive, which included Dollymount Strand.

Condolences have been extended to family, with messages of support pouring in from across the town and beyond.

The school has been unused for several years, with previous proposals for educational, health and community uses failing to progress.

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It is understood that at least 8 cars were damaged at a business premises.

The surge is the second-largest increase recorded by any council.

Kfm reported how the woman was allegedly assaulted after she confronted the masked men at around 4am on Wednesday morning

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Historical trees and the Old Belfy that dated back to 1840 demolished to build the development.

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Children can also win hundreds of euro in cash.

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Following burst water main in Pairc Mhuire

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