National News from Wednesday, May 7th, 2025

Masked Men Steal Vapes From Celbridge Service Station Before Burning Getaway Car

The car, which had no registration plates, was later found burnt out in Clondalkin.
New '999-Style' Number Proposed For Non-Urgent Medical Calls

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The Health Information and Quality Authority has launched a public consultation to gather opinions.
Sallins Bus Driver Tom Cross Urges End To Cut Off Age Of 70 For School Bus Drivers

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He said it doesn't make sense that a bus driver could bring children anywhere in the country on a private bus but not to a school.
Public Consultation To Begin For Major Solar Farm On Kildare-Laois Border

The company said the site was chosen for its proximity to the national grid and the new EirGrid Bracklone 110kV substation.
Premium Pressure Mounts: Irish Drivers Braced For More Car Insurance Price Hikes

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The Alliance for Insurance Reform is urging a public debate on a proposed 17 per cent hike in personal injury awards.
Intel Shareholders Approve $42M Stock Plan For New CEO As Workers Await Layoff News At Leixlip Plant

Meanwhile, workers at Intel's Leixlip plant could have to wait until July to learn if their jobs will be impacted by the company's reduction of its global workforce.
Kildare-Wicklow Education Board Official Pleads Guilty To Possessing Child Abuse Material

The offence involved one video and three images between January 22 and April 23, 2023.

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