Strikes are also taking place in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick.
Plumbers, fitters, welders and apprentices are taking part in a nationwide strike today as part of calls to reinstate the "travel time" payment.
The payment, which used to compensate workers who had to spend time travelling between sites, was cut in 2008 as part of austerity measures following the financial crash.
Workers are striking in Kildare, with Intel impacted.
Strikes are also taking place in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick.
Gardaí Renew Witness Appeal After Fatal Collision Outside Kildare Town
A man in his 40s died.
Kildare Students Showcase Projects At Young Scientist And Technology Exhibition
More than 1000 students will present 550 projects to compete for more than 200 prizes between now and Saturday.
Animals And Heritage At Risk As Alleged Illegal Hunting Leaves Scars On The Curragh
The images, shared online, show large holes and burrows dug across parts of the plains.
Homeowner Threatened With Blade During Newbridge Break-In
The incident happened at 11.22am yesterday (Tuesday) on Rosconnell Road, while the occupant was inside the house
Serious Reliability Issues Highlighted In Data On W6 And X31 Bus Services
The data indicates that the majority of service failures are linked to operator-controlled issues such as staffing shortages and vehicle availability, rather than traffic congestion or roadworks.
Three Males Ransack Athy Home And Steal Shotguns
Two of the suspects ransacked the property, while a third remained with the occupant.
Driving Test Delays Loom as RSA Testers Back Strike Action
Union says testers are not adequately insured while on duty.
Emergency Response Boost For Kildare As Firefighter-Paramedics Join Forces With First Responder Charity
Dublin Airport Fire and Rescue Service (DAFRS) has joined forces with the National Ambulance Service and the charity CRITICAL.
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