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Over a 16-year period
There is a call on the government to cut excise duty on alcohol to help pubs deal with rising costs.
There has been a sharp decline in the number of pubs in the country over the past 16 years, with a fall of 21 per cent.
A report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland shows a fall in numbers in every county, with Co. Kildare seeing a 13.6% decline.
Michael O'Donovan from the Vintners Federation of Ireland says publicans need help to "survive the winter":
Kildare One Of The 23 Counties With A Drop In Taxi Licences
New figures from the NTA highlights the drop in taxi licences in operation since 2019
Gardaí Carry Out 12 Searches As Part Of An International Operation Targeting Online Fraud
Operation Stargrew saw properties in Kildare and other counties raided on Tuesday and Wednesday
42 Defence Forces Cadets Officially Commissioned In The Curragh Camp Yesterday
10 female and 32 male officers received their scrolls
Letter Of Intent Issued For New Mercy Convent Primary School In Naas
A contractor can now be engaged to complete the school building project
Kildare's Spending On Traveller Accommodation Tops €1.7m In Five Years
James Stokes, local election candidate for the Newbridge LEA, said he welcomes the spend but more needs to be done.
Watch: Chaos in Dubai - Baltinglass Teen's Airport Ordeal Reveals Extent Of Flooding After Record Rainfall
Officials say the airport is facing "very challenging conditions" after record levels of rain fell on the city.
Knife-Wielding Woman Attempts Dual Robbery In Celbridge And Ardclough, Gardai Investigate
At 6:43 am, on Sunday, April 14th, a well covered-up female in her late 20s entered the premises and held up a knife to staff.
Weather Woes Stall Pothole Repairs: Locals Reminded That They Can Submit Claim For Damage To Their Vehicles
Claims can be made via IPB Insurance.
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