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Mary Lou McDonald expresses that the cost of living crisis, immigration and housing need to be addressed
Mary Lou McDonald says the people of Ireland are 'ready for an election'.
Speaking at today's Sinn Fein Ard Fheis in Athlone, the party leader says she's expecting the General Election to be called for November.
She says concerns about immigration, housing, and the cost of living crisis must all be addressed.
Council Seeks Low-Cost Transfer Of Kilcullen Building Being Sold By HSE, Citing Lack Of Capital Budget
While not included in the Council’s Capital Delivery Programme, local councillors have already provisionally allocated Local Property Tax funding to support necessary remedial works.
Long-Term Lease Suggested In 2021. No Letter. No Progress. Now: Kilcullen Building Faces Possible Sale
Despite internal HSE endorsements, local political support, and secured public funding, the building remained locked - and now, instead of being handed over to serve the community, it's facing a possible sale on the open market.
Kildare Sees Surge In Rape And Sexual Offences As Number Of Sex Offenders Released From Prison Climbs
The highest year on record in Kildare was 2022, with 146 reported cases.
Majority Back Pharmacist Prescriptions As GP Wait Times Rise
The survey of 2000 people found more than three-quarters are now waiting longer to get an appointment to see their GP.
Kildare Included In Counties Under Yellow Status Thunderstorm Warning
The first yellow thunderstorm warming is currently active until 4pm today
€50,000: That's How Much A Single Pedestrian Crossing In Naas Is Set To Cost This Year
It comes at a time when it has been claimed that the council is "constrained" due to funding.
New EU Rules To Ban Net Packaging On Fruit And Veg, As Well As Single-Use Plastic Condiment Sachets
The legislation states that unless certain plastic packaging can be "clearly justified" as preventing food loss or maintaining hygiene standards, it will be banned.
Kildare Among Counties Hit By National Decline In Pub Numbers
Commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), a report highlights that 2,119 pubs have shut their doors nationwide over the past two decades - a 24.6% decline.
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