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1% increase adopted in 2023 County Council budget
There has been criticism of the increase in commercial rates businesses will be paying in Kildare.
It follows the adoption of Kildare County Council’s €199 million budget for 2023.
The budget includes a 1% increase in the local rates businesses pay.
Speaking on Kildare Today on Kfm, Fianna Fail Councillor Rob Power said the hike could have been higher.
Fine Gael Councillor Tracey O’Dwyer is not in favour of any rise in commercial rates
Candidates Targeted With Death Threats Amid Surge In Online Abuse During 2024 Elections
Coimisiún na Meán says the findings highlight serious concerns about the extent of online toxicity, and the potential to undermine democratic participation.
Suicide Leading Cause Of Death Among Young People In Europe
More fifteen to twenty-nine-year-olds die by suicide than in traffic collisions.
Celbridge Home Left Like A "Ticking Time Bomb" As Unregistered Gas Installer Spared Jail
One property in Celbridge was described as a "ticking time bomb" after sloppy work left a gas leak.
Presidential Election To Be Held On October 24th
The Housing Minister will bring a memo to cabinet tomorrow to confirm the date.
Local School Secretaries And Caretakers Stand Firm As Protests Continue Outside Offices Of TDs
Protests will continue until 2.30pm today.
EV Sales Increase As Motor Industry Presses For More Incentives To Encourage Drivers To Go Electric
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) wants next month's Budget to extend incentives currently in place like the SEAI Grant and relief on Vehicle Registration Tax.
"Vandalism" And "Factually Incorrect" – Kildare North TD Hits Out At Gaza Posters Featuring His Image
Kfm understands that other Kildare North TDs, including James Lawless and Joe Neville, have also been targeted.
School Caretakers And Secretaries To Picket Outside Offices Of Their Local TDs Today
The Forsa trade union which represents them says there has been no engagement from government since discussions at the WRC last week.
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