September
Tasers for frontline Gardaí are being considered by management.
Right now, just the Armed Support Unit and Emergency Response Unit carry the weapons.
There have been mixed views towards their introduction, as the UN has in the past raised concerns about their use, considering it a form of torture.
But retired Sergeant, Christy Galligan says they're needed for public safety:
Arrest After Three-Vehicle Crash In Caragh - Driver Four Times Over Alcohol Limit
They will appear before the courts in due course.
End Of The Road For Strong’s Café In Kildare Town As Owner Says Small Businesses Getting "No Help" From Government
Strong’s first opened in November 2018, when the she was just 25 years old.
BAM Ireland, Headquartered In Kill, Terminates Operations At Modular Housing Factory In Cavan
BAM is the main contractor on the National Children's Hospital, which is now facing its 16th missed deadline.
Silent Palestine Solidarity March To Take Place In Newbridge This Saturday
Organised by Kildare Palestine Solidarity Group, the march will begin at 12.30pm
Gardaí Crack Down On Illegal Fireworks In Maynooth And Leixlip
Speaking to Kfm, Naas Garda David Prendergast urged Members of the public to report any information about the possession or sale of illegal fireworks to their nearest Garda station.
BREAKING: Celbridge-Leixlip Councillor Lumi Panaite Fahey To Resign As Cllr On October 23rd
She said it is due to "personal circumstances" and that it was not "an easy decision".
Government Welcomes Progress On New Irish Supercomputer And AI Hub
Minister for Further and Higher Education and Kildare North Fianna Fáil TD James Lawless said the announcements mark “a major leap forward” for Ireland’s AI and computing capabilities.
Gardaí To Alert Schools When Students Witness Domestic Abuse Under New Proposal
The scheme will be similar to Operation Encompass, already in place in the UK, and a memo outlining the proposal is expected to go to Cabinet later this month.
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