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• Unpaid Eight-Month Work And Training Placement For Adults With Disabilities Branded "Extremely Unfair"

  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.

• Department Of Education Defends Kildare SNA Cuts Amid Claims Of Reduced Need At Some Schools

  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".

• Naas Nurses Threaten Escalation As Staffing Row Deepens

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

• Driving Tests Face Disruption As RSA Testers To Strike Next Week

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

• Kfm Obituary Notices

  Kfm obituaries notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm, 5pm news

• Gardaí Arrest Third Suspect As Part Of Investigation Into Multi-County Crime Spree, Including In Kildare

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

• Entire Country Under Status Yellow Ice Warning From Tomorrow

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

• No Specific Works Programme In Place To Help Older Tenants Access Their Homes, Says Council

  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.