with Eoin Beatty
14, 159 people nationwide were living emergency accommodation in May - up 150 on the previous month
The number of people who are homeless has hit a new record high.
156 were homeless in Kildare, with 287 homeless in Meath and 62 in Wicklow.
14 thousand 159 people were living emergency accommodation in May - up 150 on the previous month.
That's a 14 per cent rise in the space of a year, and includes 4 thousand 316 children.
236,000 Children Granted Free Access To Public Transport Under New Leap Card
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.
Candidates Targeted With Death Threats Amid Surge In Online Abuse During 2024 Elections
Coimisiún na Meán says the findings highlight serious concerns about the extent of online toxicity, and the potential to undermine democratic participation.
Suicide Leading Cause Of Death Among Young People In Europe
More fifteen to twenty-nine-year-olds die by suicide than in traffic collisions.
Celbridge Home Left Like A "Ticking Time Bomb" As Unregistered Gas Installer Spared Jail
One property in Celbridge was described as a "ticking time bomb" after sloppy work left a gas leak.
Presidential Election To Be Held On October 24th
The Housing Minister will bring a memo to cabinet tomorrow to confirm the date.
Local School Secretaries And Caretakers Stand Firm As Protests Continue Outside Offices Of TDs
Protests will continue until 2.30pm today.
EV Sales Increase As Motor Industry Presses For More Incentives To Encourage Drivers To Go Electric
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.
"Vandalism" And "Factually Incorrect" – Kildare North TD Hits Out At Gaza Posters Featuring His Image
Kfm understands that other Kildare North TDs, including James Lawless and Joe Neville, have also been targeted.
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