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7.3% of Kildare's population were unemployed in 2022.
The census unemployment rate declined in every county between 2016 and 2022.
In Kildare, unemployment dropped by 4.1% from 11.4% in 2016 to 7.3% in 2022.
The largest drop was in Longford, down from 20% in 2016 to 11% in 2022.
The smallest decrease in the unemployment rate was in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, from 7% in 2016 to 6% in 2022.
Kildare Restaurant Owner Sounds Alarm As Over 200 Restaurants And Cafes Have Shut This Year
212 restaurants have closed so far this year, according to the Restaurants Association.
Naas Murder Case: Accused Man, Padraig Delaney, Claims Self-Defence
After caution, the defendant replied: “It was self-defence”.
Dodgy Box Saga In Kildare: King Kong Media Operator Free On Bail As Sentencing Looms
During proceedings at Naas Circuit Court, it was revealed that customers were directed to download the King Kong app through social media platforms.
"I Don't Care Who They Are. They Should Be Arrested And Their Horses Taken Off Them": Cllr Slams Sulky Racing After Dead Horse Found Submerged In Water Along Athy's Blueway
Initially mistaken for discarded rubbish bags by a passerby, the grim scene has raised serious questions about safety and regulation in the area.
Kildare Knife Seizures Hit 516 In 10 Years: Catherine Murphy TD Urges National Action
Discussions will take place today to examine increasing sentencing for serious knife offences from five to seven years.
Suspect Arrested In Connection To Death Of A Man In Naas Due Before Court This Morning
Gardaí had reportedly been alerted by someone who said a relative of theirs had claimed to have killed someone.
Kildare's Knife Crime: 516 Blades Seized In Past 10 Years
In 2023, the region witnessed 60 knife seizures, marking a significant increase from previous years.
Man Found Dead In Naas Named Locally As Shane Knott
It's believed he was the victim of a violent attack.
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