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The HSE’s benchmark requires 80% of ambulances to be ready for another call within 20 minutes of arriving at an emergency department.

They will be available from October 30th.

Discussions on housing and immigration will also dominate.

The road has been closed between the Tinryland junction and the M9 for a technical examination by Gardaí.

Live coverage, including full commentary of SFC Maynooth v Moorefield Pre-Quarter final, 7pm Saturday.in association with Pat Keogh Skoda, Ballybrittas

Union officials say the work can be carried out by Emergency Medical Technicians already employed in the service.

Gardai said access to Naas town centre will be restricted from 4pm on all routes.

Crafted by James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield around 1900, the three-piece service bears the Shackleton crest and motto “Fortitudine Vincimus” - “Through endurance, we conquer,” the phrase that inspired the name of his ship Endurance.

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The hourly rate increased by 80 cent to €13.50 at the start of this year.

The council has again dismissed speculation that the pumping station site is being converted into a new halting site, saying no alternative use is planned.

It's also raising its standing charge by 12 percent, effective on October 12th.

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The first phase of affordable homes is expected to be advertised in late September or early October, pending funding approval from the Department of Housing.

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Figures show 3,687 households in the county are now qualified for social housing support - up 237 households, or 6.9 percent, compared with 2023.

The package contains an early sign on payment, a crop loss payment and a special goodwill payment.

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Speaking to Kfm, Garda Shona Nolan said the incident happened at around 3pm on Thursday, September 4th.

The meeting - agreed by councillors in June - will give potential candidates for the 2025 Presidential Election an opportunity to present their cases for nomination.

Research from the Economic and Social Research Institute published on Tuesday showed one in five children are living below the poverty line.

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Micheál Martin says the Government will help those most impacted by rising food prices.

Local representatives have voiced anger over the exclusion.

Notices of termination increased by 17 percent to 4,728.

Culture Night is part of an all-island initiative offering free access to cultural activities in towns, villages and online.

It was submitted to a HSE initiative which tests drugs for festival goers.

Numerous formal complaints and online videos have highlighted pedestrians tripping over the raised kerbs - one clip even shows a person stumbling into the road just as a car drives by.

The development follows the recent establishment of a 24/7 ambulance service in Arklow.

The announcement comes as Kildare County Council says it has so far been unable to commit to any further home purchases under the Second-hand Acquisition Programme in 2025, despite a €15 million allocation from Government under previous funding.

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Serious injuries were inflicted on the victim and the only information that Gardai have is that the suspect's face was covered and they were carrying a large weapon.

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Speaking to Kfm, Garda Shona Nolan said the case the incident is still part of a "live investigation".

To mark the occasion, a family-friendly celebration will take place in Emily Square from 3pm to 6pm, featuring live music from local acts including the Sing and Sign Choir, MOA – Made of Athy, and Jack L.

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Gardai are appealing to anyone with information to contact their local Garda station.

Zoë O’Sullivan’s device empowers people with lymphoedema to carry out vital therapy themselves

The Closure Order, issued against Bk Foods Limited in Newbridge, followed an inspection by environmental health officers earlier this week.

The approach contrasts with Fine Gael, which has applied the whip to prevent its councillors from facilitating independent nominations.

A Celbridge-based PAYE worker settled €129,830 after a Revenue review uncovered undeclared liabilities.

Health experts warn overcrowded wards increase infection risks, cause delays to care, and put staff under severe strain.

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The price hike will take effect from next month.

To get a name on the table, three councillors must first come together to nominate a candidate.

The family-run store has been a fixture for generations, selling everything from newspapers and Lotto tickets to ice creams, snacks and gardening essentials.

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In a statement, the Council said the fund is being managed directly by the developer, not by the local authority.

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Kildare South Sinn Fein TD Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh is part of the flotilla but she was not on the boat struck by the drone.

A spokesperson for Kildare County Council could not give an exact time for when the closure would be lifted but said it would be some time this evening.

He defeated MEP Billy Kelleher

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The change means all classes must now be split, with combined groups such as third and fourth taught together.

Kfm understands that some of the stolen material, including financial and IT records, has already appeared on the darknet.

Speaking to Kfm, Social Democrats Cllr Chris Pender said ten minutes is enough time to make a presentation. He said if a potential candidate “can’t get their point across in ten minutes, they shouldn’t be running".

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Speaking to Kfm, Ty Layberry-Ling, Vice President of Welfare and Equality, said he pushed the Minister to provide clarity on whether or not student fees would increase this year.

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A city centre shop is offering the kits, which contain a mirror, razor blade, snorting tube and spoon - paraphernalia associated with cocaine use.

The incident occurred on the R148 at around noon.

Locals are being reminded that chemicals should only be applied where absolutely necessary, never before rainfall, and never near wells, drains, or streams.

Gardaí were alerted to the incident at Whitewater Shopping Centre, Newbridge at approximately 3.30pm on Sunday

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Over the weekend, Fine Gael instructed its 246 councillors across the country, including 11 in Kildare, to block the nomination of possible independents.

Nationally, more than 50,000 children under the age of four are waiting for places.

Cllr Peter Melrose said any use of QR codes would be intended to link to online services rather than payments.

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Thirty per cent of the beds at Buckley House will be reserved for students from targeted disadvantaged or underrepresented groups.

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The app will allow locals to transfer money instantly, in a move seen as a direct response to Revolut.

The biggest classes are in Kildare, where there's a 23.8 pupil average, while Longford has the smallest average classes at 20.5 children.

A video seen by Kfm, blurred below, show a number of topless men fighting in the busy commercial premises as members of the public looked on.

Some of the stolen material, including financial and IT records, has already appeared on the darknet.

Clem Ryan will joined on this Monday morning's Kildare Today by Kfm cocmmentators Ger McNally and Seamus Dillon to review the games CART Kfm's coverage of the club football championships is in association with Pat Keogh Skoda, Ballybrittas selling Skoda in the Midlands since 1996

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The Fine Gael leader's approval rating has fallen by 4 to 36, while Fianna Fail leader Micheál Martin is ahead of him.

Access roads, car parking, walking paths and landscaping will also be upgraded.

Celbridge top Group and into QF; Maynooth into pre-lim QF. Live updates of Sunday's games from 2pm on More Music Sportsbeat with Robbie Irwin, in association with Pat Keogh Skoda, Ballybrittas.

Independent Ireland claims its an "unprecedented threat to democracy".

Among those taking part are the Fire Service, Gardaí, the National Ambulance Service, the Coast Guard, Defence Forces, Civil Defence, Red Cross and many more frontline organisations.

The Department insists no routes have been "cancelled" and says efforts are underway to restore services.

Mr Crosby, originally from Straffan and living in Glenageary in Wicklow, was fulfilling a lifelong dream of flying when tragedy struck on July 30th.

With no budget in place, the €150,000 project will now have to be considered for 2026.

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This comes as Ukraine report 164 drones and missiles were fired by Russia overnight

Councillor Angela Feeney says funding must be found, and a feasibility study will determine whether the fire station can be repurposed or if a new building will be required.

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The Government has confirmed Budget 2026 will not include any once-off payments.

VAT on hospitality is due to fall to 9%, but beds will be kept at 13.5%.

The move comes after complaints that there were no bins for dog waste on the route.

The school in Lucan emailed parents saying there was no toilet paper, hand towels or hand sanitiser in classrooms.

Disqualified Porsche Driver Arrested After Speeding and Failing Drugs Test on M7

Separately, Kfm recently highlighted how a young Monasterevin boy with spina bifida has been left waiting 18 months for follow-up assessment appointments to monitor his condition - despite being told the wait would be just one year.

In both phases, the new extensions are intended to expand living space, improve the appearance of the terrace, and bring all homes up to an A-rated energy standard.

The child suffered bruising but her injuries are not believed to be serious.

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Campaigners warn delays and lack of specialist care are forcing women overseas for vital treatment.

He says he wouldn't sign any bill into law until it goes back to the people.

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In recent days, she has been critical of BAM, the project’s main contractor headquartered in Kill.

25-year-old Kaythlyn Smith was a passenger in a car that plunged 20 feet off a bridge in July.

Bus Éireann insists the service, B5050, is running – yet there’s no timetable, no operator, and no driver.

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In a joint statement the TUI, INTO and ASTI says schools are struggling to operate as normal.

The €24 million project involves a new wastewater pipeline between Maynooth Wastewater Pump Station and Leixlip Wastewater Treatment Plant, along with upgrades to the existing Maynooth Wastewater Pump Station

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It comes as Gardaí examine an area of open land near Donabate for the second day, as part of the search for the seven-year-old, who is presumed dead.

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The service is appealing for volunteers at units across the country.

Helen McEntee is being accused of being hands off, and the Government TDs want her to outline the steps being taken to end the dispute.

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He was wearing gloves, a snood, a grey adidas hoodie with stripes on the shoulders and a pink jumper underneath.

Local and emergency access will be maintained via Lawlor’s Hotel car park, which will serve as a temporary route.

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Kildare North Fianna Fail TD James Lawless said competition "is good".

345 people are waiting for beds nationwide.

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Up to 30 calls a day are going unanswered, payroll has been delayed, and recruitment for a bus escort is on hold due to Garda vetting processing delays.

The move was confirmed by Tánaiste and party leader Simon Harris.

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Children between the ages of 5 and 8 can now apply for a new TFI Leap Card which allows them to travel on buses, trains and trams free of charge.

Coimisiún na Meán says the findings highlight serious concerns about the extent of online toxicity, and the potential to undermine democratic participation.

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More fifteen to twenty-nine-year-olds die by suicide than in traffic collisions.

One property in Celbridge was described as a "ticking time bomb" after sloppy work left a gas leak.

The Housing Minister will bring a memo to cabinet tomorrow to confirm the date.

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Protests will continue until 2.30pm today.

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) wants next month's Budget to extend incentives currently in place like the SEAI Grant and relief on Vehicle Registration Tax.

Kfm understands that other Kildare North TDs, including James Lawless and Joe Neville, have also been targeted.

The Forsa trade union which represents them says there has been no engagement from government since discussions at the WRC last week.

Naas accounted for €1.7 million, followed by the Kildare Town (€591,520) and Leixlip (€197,040).

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A petition backing Stout's Law has been launched online, urging the government to introduce stricter animal cruelty laws.

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Ní Raghallaigh, who also works as a teacher, is taking annual leave to take part.

Nationally, 268 drivers have already been caught travelling over the speed limit

New figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation show continuing pressure at Naas General Hospital.

Kilcullen Gardaí tracked down the vehicle involved, identified the occupants, and brought them back to the scene to pick up the rubbish they had dumped.

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William Alexander Syrigos, a pupil at Ballyshannon National School in Kilcullen, designs and sells 3D-printed and laser-cut toys online through a business he co-founded with his 14-year-old friend, Sofia.

Officials from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TTI) will host the workshop at the Moone parish hall on Tuesday, 2 September, from 3-7pm.

BAM, the project’s main contractor, is headquartered in Kill.

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He’s the first Cabinet Minister to publicly back a candidate.

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Economist at Technological University of Dublin, Emma Howard says people who own their own homes are accruing wealth.

To contact the Kildare County Council's homeless team, call 045 980 230.

The appeal is supported by Gardaí, who are calling on motorists to slow down and stay alert.

The move comes nearly two decades after the Council declined to purchase the property from the family of its last full-time resident, the late County Surgeon Dr Jack Gibson.

The new centre will be located at the Leixlip Youth and Community Centre, Newtown House, Captains Hill, Leixlip.

Former Kildare South TD and member of the Defence Forces, Cathal Berry, explains the development.

In a statement to staff and seen by Kfm, management said they had only been informed of the closure yesterday and admitted they were "not happy with the situation."

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Under the Education Act, schools in the Free Education Scheme cannot charge mandatory fees, and any contribution requests must be clearly stated as voluntary.

Gardaí say penalties for knife possession and assaults have been significantly increased, with maximum prison terms now ranging from seven to ten years.

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The WeConsent campaign found 16 per cent of young men between 18 and 24 weren't sure what consent means.

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Many people are scrambling to get last minute tickets.

There were also major infection control breaches, including expired cleaning products, unclean urinals, and poor segregation of soiled linen.

On disclosure, Naas hospital suspended all NTPF insourcing initiatives.

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Bus Éireann had already issued tickets but confirmed by email on 21 August that it could not provide transport, citing a lack of drivers and contractors despite repeated efforts.

The Council has warned that failure to comply may result in removal from the housing list.

The current mandate is due to expire on Sunday.

While most customers are back on supply, those at the end of the network may continue to experience low pressure or intermittent disruption for a number of hours.

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Discussions are paused for now, and the union has been asked to remain available for further talks this evening.

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He has since been arrested and faces court proceedings.

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MacNeill won't confirm if there will be further delays, but says the work isn't being done in a "logical and sequential way":

It’s believed they may have left the area in a silver Honda Accord.

The crash happened shortly after 6 o’clock on the R401 at Drumcooly, near Edenderry. It involved a crane and two vans.

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Darragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie says it's more pressure for customers.

Local residents say they’re tired of waiting, and warn it’s only a matter of time before there’s another serious incident at the junction.

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Students will get an email or text with the offer, and will have until the 2nd of September at 3pm to reply.

The road remains closed and diversions are in place.

Uisce Éireann have said works to repair the burst water main will be in place until 8pm tonight

Motorist stopped at speed checkpoint faces court and mandatory driving disqualification

County Kildare sees a 300% in luxury homes exceeding €1m plus

No further action is required

Naas test centre sees 5-week wait

The latest GeoDirectory Residential Buildings Report has been released today

The project is expected to be delivered by early 2026

Early Childhood Ireland has warned that without significant investment in the Early Years workforce in Budget 2026, efforts to expand capacity will fall short

Betty is described as being approximately 5 foot 3 inches in height, with short grey hair and blue eyes

The funding comes from the Housing Finance Agency, which today published its 2024 Annual Report

The Latest Daft.ie Rental Report has shown market rents rose by an average of 1.6% in the second quarter of 2025

Monday morning's Kildare Today will review the games at 10.40am, while Monday evening's Kildare Scoreboard from 6.25pm will again, along with all the other weekend Kildare sport.

Kfm live updates of games including Sunday's matches in association with Pat Keogh Skoda, Ballybrittas: selling Skoda in the Midlands since 1966, Join Paul Power and our matches' team from 2pm for all today's action, plus Premier League, PGA Tour Golf, racing results from Naas and great music.

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.

5 branches in Co. Kildare

Following burst water main in Pairc Mhuire

Potential line for Kilcock