National News from Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

BREAKING: Contractor On Standby, Plans Approved - Yet Government Pulls Plug On Athy Housing

In an email seen by Kfm, the Department of Housing insists that it remains fully committed to building the homes, calling them a government priority.
Pay Boost Proposed To Tackle Air Traffic Controller Shortage At Casement Aerodrome

Tanaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris said the boost would include a “service commitment payment” as part of efforts to retain experienced personnel.
Airbnb Accused Of Profiting From War Crimes As Landmark Legal Case Launched In Dublin

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The Global Legal Action Network is taking a judicial review in the Irish High Court against a decision from Gardaí not to investigate a complaint alleging Airbnb’s complicity.
Traveller Community Mourns, Pubs Shut Down - Outrage Over Business Closures In Newbridge

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Kfm has attempted to contact a number of pubs in the area for comment.
Seven Reported Dead In Austria School Shooting

Police haven't gone into details, only to say a large operation is underway on a street, where there's a secondary school.
Trump Labels Greta Thunberg "Angry Young Person" As She Flies To France After Israeli Detention

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She was a among a group of activists on board a boat bound for Gaza.
Rent Pressure Zones Go National As Cabinet Set To Approve Major Tenancy Reforms

As of last month, Kildare is the third most expensive county in Ireland to rent a home.

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