Power is expected to return by 6pm
Almost 1,000 homes around Kildare remain without power this afternoon, as the effect of Storm Debi is felt across the county.
In Leixlip, almost 900 customers are without power, 77 in Athy and 15 in Blessington.
ESB says crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible and the current estimated restoration time is 6pm this evening.
Already, power has been restored in Edenderry, Johnstown and Portarlington, where there were outages overnight.
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The HSE’s benchmark requires 80% of ambulances to be ready for another call within 20 minutes of arriving at an emergency department.
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They will be available from October 30th.
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Discussions on housing and immigration will also dominate.
Cyclist (20s) Dies Following Car Crash In Carlow
The road has been closed between the Tinryland junction and the M9 for a technical examination by Gardaí.
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Union officials say the work can be carried out by Emergency Medical Technicians already employed in the service.
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Gardai said access to Naas town centre will be restricted from 4pm on all routes.
Shackleton Memorabilia: Rare Silver Tea Set Heads To Auction
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