National News from Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
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Bill To Overhaul Puppy-Farm Laws Proposed As Kildare Council Says Breeding Reports Not Publicly Available
The legislation will be brought forward tomorrow.
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BREAKING: State Purchases Castletown Lands For €11 Million, Signaling Major Shift In Access Row
The purchase of €11 million comes after a full Value for Money assessment and an independent commercial valuation, and has received formal approval from the Department of Public Expenditure.
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More Time To Be Given During Exams For Students With Additional Needs
Campaigners had long called for extra time allocations for pupils with dyslexia, dyscalculia and other learning difficulties.
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Man Charged With Sexual Assault Of 10-Year-Old In Saggart Deemed Fit To Face Court
The Judge said a doctor’s report has shown the accused appears fit to be tried and remanded him in custody to appear in court in four weeks’ time.
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Government Levy On Health Insurance Premiums Set To Increase By Around 10%
The Health Insurance Authority approved the move.
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Building Homes But No Infrastructure: Kildare TD Delivers Stinging Rebuke To His Own Government
Fianna Fail TD Naoise Ó Cearúil told the Dáil that Kildare North’s population jumped 12.8% between 2016 and 2022, and has grown even further since - but the services haven’t kept pace.
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Ryanair Passenger From Newbridge Found Guilty After Homophobic Slurs In "Toasted Sandwich" Row
On August 15th, Gerard Moorehouse (45) of Piercetown, Newbridge, also locked himself in a toilet as the plane, carrying 200 passengers, prepared to land.
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Major Delays After Multi-Vehicle Incident On M7/N7 Near Naas
Motorists are being advised to consider alternative routes, if possible.
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