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  Outside of Christmas, the last train for most lines runs at 11.30pm.

• Bus Shelters Treated As Luxury Rather Than Standard, With 500 Kildare Bus Stops In Need Of Upgrades

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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

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• 170 People Arrested In Past Week For Driving Under Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs

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• €239k For Clane Playground As Kildare Secures Funding For Just Two Projects

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• Minister’s Letter: DART+ South West Entirely Dependent On Successful Delivery Of DART+ West

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