with Hannah Kelly
All ICU beds at Naas General are occupied.
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisations says ICU beds are like 'gold dust', with just 12 beds available nationwide.
All intensive care beds at Naas General are in used, while, nationwide, 74 patients are in ICU with Covid-19.
The HSE says all hospitals have surge capacity plans in place should they need them.
Tony Fitzpatrick of the INMO is concerned about the further easing of restrictions due to take place on Friday
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Recruitment Announcements Don’t Add Up As Garda Numbers Stagnant In Kildare South, Says Local TD
Overall Garda strength across the district is down two since 2020, falling from 147 to 145, despite repeated recruitment announcements.
Court Orders Demolition Of 29 Unauthorised Modular Homes Built By Kildare Developer
The Circuit Civil Court ruled that 29 modular houses built by Branach Developments, registered in Caragh, were entirely new structures and not refurbishments, as claimed.
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.
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