Local News from Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
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Tusla Asked To Review Closed Child Cases As Minister Seeks Assurances That There Are No Similar Incidents
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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ISPCC Appeals For Volunteers Amid Spike In Calls From Children Struggling With Loneliness
The service is appealing for volunteers at units across the country.
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Large Group Of FF TDs Criticise Education Minister Over Handling Of Strike Action By School Staff
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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Garda Commissioner Considers The Use Of Tasers By Frontline Gardaí
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Garda Appeal After Youth Threatens Garage Staff With Large Kitchen Knife In Newbridge
He was wearing gloves, a snood, a grey adidas hoodie with stripes on the shoulders and a pink jumper underneath.
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Urgent Sewer Works To Close Gleann Na Greine Road In Naas On Monday
Local and emergency access will be maintained via Lawlor’s Hotel car park, which will serve as a temporary route.
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Fromer GAA Manager Jim Gavin And MEP Billy Kelleher Battle To Become FF's Presidential Candidate
Kildare North Fianna Fail TD James Lawless said competition "is good".
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25 Patients On Trolleys In Naas General Hospital
345 people are waiting for beds nationwide.
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Local School Profile: What Happens When The People Who Keep Schools Running Go On Strike
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.
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Kildare TD Martin Heydon To Lead Fine Gael’s Presidential Campaign For Heather Humphreys
The move was confirmed by Tánaiste and party leader Simon Harris.
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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.
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