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• Local Authorities Directed To Reassess Speed Limits Under New Road Safety Push

  Kildare County Council recently proposed new byelaws to introduce a 30 kilometre per hour speed limit in housing estates taken in charge by the Council.

• Kildare Retains Just Three Garda Youth Liaison Officers Since 2020 Despite Overhaul Of Garda Divisions

  Figures seen by Kfm show the county still has three Juvenile Liaison Officers (JLOs), the same number as in 2020. Under the Garda’s new operating model, those officers now serve the combined Kildare–Carlow Community Engagement Area, with no extra staff assigned.

• Naas Cllr Told Clamping In Private Car Parks Outside Council’s Control

  It suggest's that private operators should use a ticketing system or barriers instead of clamping.

• Celbridge Restaurant, Sherwood Lane, To Close After Five Years - Owners Cite "Insurmountable Obstacles"

  A full announcement is expected to be published on the Sherwood Lane website, while some locals have also asked for clarity regarding vouchers.

• Kildare Overlooked For Youth Mental Health Hub Despite Highest Suicide Rate In Leinster

  According to CSO figures, 14 people died by suicide in Kildare in 2023.

• Procurement Nears Completion For Bus Route Between Kildare And Newbridge Train Stations Via Suncroft

  Councillors will be updated once further details are confirmed.

• €50m Biomethane Plant Planned For Monasterevin To Link To National Gas Network

  Once operational, the plant is expected to process up to 100,000 tonnes of material each year, producing around 100 gigawatt hours of biomethane annually.

• Woman’s Bag Stolen, Man Threatened In Separate Incidents At Hazelhatch Station

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  The first incident occurred last Thursday, October 9th, at around six o’clock in the evening.