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The action, which coincides with the beginning of the school term, is being held by the Trade Union Fórsa.

14 local authorities didn't hand out any at all in 2024.

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Senior Housing Lecturer at Technological University Dublin, Lorcan Sirr, said there are a range of challenges facing those who are close to retirement or retired:

Investigators are appealing to anyone who was in the area at around 4.15am to come forward.

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Figures from the force show a rise in drug possession for sale or supply.

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Of 27 items, most travelled thousands of kilometres, ending up in countries like Togo, Kenya, Pakistan and the UAE.

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He said generally speaking, most people are not even aware what they are signing up to online and are then "surprised" when the information is accessed.

Kildare ranked in the top half of the country’s Garda divisions, with higher reporting levels than Carlow, Meath and Wicklow.

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They look set to battle it out for the party's approval after Mairead McGuiness withdrew from the race on health grounds.

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20,526 shoppers have contacted the consumer watchdog's helpline in the year to June to highlight problems with faulty goods and services.

He was charged with robbery and with producing a hammer at Costcutter, Castle Village, Celbridge, capable of causing serious injury.

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If not renewed in the budget it means households will need to file a tax return and declare all income made from the exchange.

The number of road deaths is 107 as of today, including one in Kildare that happened on the Barrettstown Road in Newbridge in June

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It's also warned of hackers who wish to access sensitive information stored here.

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Once the 10-week wait time target, the Junior Transport Minister has vowed to ban people from repeatedly renewing learner permits.

77 per cent of second-level schools had no applications for an advertised position during the last school year, according to the ASTI.

It's understood the father died in hospital days after he was arrested from a suspected heart attack.

Detective Chief Superintendent Séamus Boland of the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau ((GNDOCB) said the groups are distinct from the 22 major drugs and firearms gangs also under investigation.

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They include keeping seats clear of feet and bags, while using earphones or keeping the volume of music down.

Kfm sought clarity on the reasons behind claims that appointments are being pushed out, but a spokesperson for CHI said there is "always a rationale" for when assessments take place and that they are based on a child's needs.

The Data Protection Commission is investigating the breach at a Tallaght building.

Fine Gael will now have to put forward another candidate to run for President

In one case, the driver of a patrol car deliberately switched the direction of the forward-facing ANPR camera so that its field of vision was obstructed by the rear-view mirror

International workers make up over 15% of the HSE workforce, with nurses and midwives from India, Africa and other Asian countries accounting for 23% of nursing and midwifery staff.

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Aontu is calling on Simon Harris to resign while Sinn Fein says he should meet with the young boy’s parents.

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Its presence here is so concerning a new Asian Hornet Management group has been set up by the government, and members of the public are being asked to report any sightings.

One of these men has since been arrested, but Gardaí are seeking the public’s help to trace the other suspect.

The check-ups, which are vital to track his condition and ensure he receives ongoing support, have been repeatedly pushed out to 18 months, with some even being cancelled.

The notice, from European company CycleO Group, signals a formal planning application is imminent.

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A number of people were riding horses and driving horse and traps at the time.

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The European Commission is calling for the Israeli Prime Minister to halt military operations in Gaza.

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Mental Health Minister and Waterford TD, Mary Butler, said the funding will be recurring:

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Hotline.ie, a service for reporting illegal content online, says people who have been threatened, blackmailed or extorted over private images should contact them in confidence.

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He claims his current salary is “adequate,” but says politicians should be treated like other public servants when it comes to pay restoration.

Intel employs around 5,000 people at its Leixlip plant.

The planned search was carried out on July 30 by detectives from a serious crime unit, assisted by military police.

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The Department of Justice says the closures are the result of breaches in contracts, or non-compliance with regulations, and all people affected have been moved to other centres.

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Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore said the report doesn't reflect what most people are experiencing.

For the fourth consecutive quarter, Kfm has increased its listenership, bringing an overall increase over the last 12 months of 5.1% an increase of 10,000.

Most were approved, but a sunken “ha-ha” wall was refused, deemed out of character with the historic site.

One case in Maynooth led to a conviction, fine, and costs awarded, while others resulted in fixed penalty notices or no further action.

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The Toy Library, which organises toy swaps, now wants to help distribute pre-loved school supplies so they get reused by younger generations.

Abdullah Khan appeared before Cloverhill District Court today, where he consented to be remanded in custody for four more weeks, pending DPP direction on the case.

Suffolk County police responded to a call from a man who said a woman was unconscious on a boat which was docked at Montauk Yacht Club in New York State.

The €1.6 million project is part of a national pilot scheme by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, being delivered by Kildare County Council.

Over 6,800 calls were made to the service in 2024.

The increases are part of the public sector pay deal.

In the wider Kildare/Carlow Division, Gardaí impounded nine vehicles over the weekend.

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New analysis shows more than a third of fatal collisions occurred on these roads, while around a quarter happened on local roads.

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John Sweeney, Climatologist and Professor at Maynooth University, said we've seen first hand how quickly storms cause damage.

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Gena Heraty from Mayo was kidnapped on Sunday from the orphanage where she's works.

Israel's prime minister is expected to sign off on the plans when he convenes his security cabinet later this week.

Speaking to Kfm, a spokesperson for the group confirmed that the charity's annual operating costs have surged to €300,000 in 2024, reflecting a steady rise in both the volume and severity of cases it responds to.

There are no weather warnings in place in Kildare, however two power outages have been reported

The 26,000 sq ft mansion, originally built in 1713, has 28 rooms and sits along the River Liffey.

The former MMA fighter yesterday lost his appeal of the finding in a civil trial that he had raped Ms. Hand at a Dublin hotel in 2018.

Baltinglass resident and Vice President of the Irish Road Victims Association, Leo Lieghio, has described the report's findings as "heartbreaking".

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Uisce Eireann will be issuing live updates on it's website and on social media.

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It follows a new search of open land in Ballydusker, County Wexford today, in connection with the investigation into the murder of the 19-year-old.

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The Hawk Against the Dove, Addiction in Small Town Ireland, tells the story of Antoinette Foley, who lived in a tent near Athy’s Catholic Church in 2021 while battling addiction.

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The Indian Embassy says attacks on the community have been recurring, since a man was beaten and stripped in Tallaght almost a fortnight ago.

The Straffan resident lost his appeal against a High Court jury's decision this afternoon

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In response, Minister of State Niall Collins accepted that the current system is not working.

The drop reflects a broader trend in the Eastern Region and nationally, where drug offences have steadily declined.

Independent Cllr Bill Clear said some of the businesses in Naas Town have planning conditions in place advising them on signage protocol but, he says, the advice is being ignored.

A member of the force was injured in a stabbing incident on Capel Street on Tuesday evening.

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It comes as politicians in the UK announced scooters there may soon be required to display license plates and pass a safety test.

Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 431212.

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Gardai have recently carried out patrols on the DART, Luas and eight intercity train routes, including Newbridge, Kildare Town, Monasterevin, and Athy, with calls growing for a dedicated team to monitor public transport.

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Kildare North Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly has questioned the need for third-party communications advice, given that most witnesses are senior public servants.

Gardaí arrested a man in his 20s at the scene - he can be held for up to 24 hours.

Kfm reported how the woman was allegedly assaulted after she confronted the masked men at around 4am on Wednesday morning

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Historical trees and the Old Belfy that dated back to 1840 demolished to build the development.

The eviction ban expired at midnight on Friday.

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