Operation Santa
Over 8,000 patients went without a bed in June
241 patients were on trolleys in Naas General Hospital in June
Some 8312 patients, including 164 children, were admitted to hospital without a bed in June across the country.
Figures from the INMO show University Hospital Limerick was the worst affected by overcrowding this month.
It had 1,689 people on trolleys, and is followed by Sligo University Hospital at 822.
170 People Arrested In Past Week For Driving Under Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs
184 people have lost their lives on the roads so far this year.
€239k For Clane Playground As Kildare Secures Funding For Just Two Projects
€239,040 has been allocated for remedial and upgrade works at the playground and recreational facilities in Clane, a project identified as a local community priority.
Minister’s Letter: DART+ South West Entirely Dependent On Successful Delivery Of DART+ West
Funding under the National Development Plan will allow preparatory steps - including compulsory purchase orders from next year - but no construction timeline is set.
Kfm Weekend Obituary Notices
Two Men Charged In Connection With €4 Million Cocaine Seizure In Kildare And Wexford
A woman in her 40s was also arrested - she's been released, with a file being prepared for the DPP
Driving Testers At RSA Balloted For Industrial Action Over Concerns About Uninsured Vehicles
The ballot opens today and runs until January 6th, 2026.
Homes Undelivered After Substantial Deposits Paid, Kildare Council Warns Of Potential Unauthorised Works
Email exchanges seen by Kfm News show buyers were repeatedly told delays were due to Uisce Éireann - despite Uisce Éireann now confirming it is not responsible.
Over 1,000 E-Scooter Fines Issued As Kildare TD Calls For Tougher Penalties After Child Injured
A local TD has called for stricter penalties on e-scooter use after witnessing a nine-year-old boy knocked down on a footpath in Leixlip.
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