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  The searches took place at five premises on Friday, December 12th, and were conducted by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, with assistance from the Corporate Enforcement Authority.

• 80 Drug-Driving Cases Before Naas Court So Far This Year Amid Calls For Tougher Penalties

  The figures come as 170 people have died on Irish roads so far in 2025, seven more than at the same point last year.

• Kildare Gets One Of Smallest Shares In €3.2m Domestic Violence Funding

  Kildare had one of the higher rates of domestic abuse calls to Gardaí last year, at 13.28 per 1,000 people – above the national average

• Electricity Bills To Increase Next Year As Households To Shoulder Majority Of Power Grid Overhaul

  Domestic customers will cover 55 per cent of the cost, with businesses paying the remainder.

• Bus Éireann Confirms January Expressway Fare Increase, Cites Insurance And Fuel Costs

  The company is blaming increases in its cost base, including maintenance and insurance.

• NTA Plans 24-Hour Bus Linking Newbridge, Naas And Dublin City Centre

  Public consultation on the proposals is open until January 10th, 2026.

• Visiting Only Allowed For Critical Or Compassionate Reasons At Naas Hospital Amid Surge In Flu Cases

  Visiting is now permitted for critical or compassionate reasons only, and must be arranged in advance with the nurse in charge.