National News from Monday, February 23rd, 2026
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Amid Criticism, Lawless Defends Draft Plan To Group College Lectures To Cut Student Commuting
Minister Lawless says the priority is to "support students" and improve access to the full college experience.
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30 Garda Vehicle Collisions Recorded In Kildare/Carlow Since 2024 As Figures Rise Nationwide
The data also shows a significant jump in the number of Garda vehicles written off, rising from 15 in 2024 to 41 last year, with two more write-offs recorded in January.
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Backlash As Government Eyes Fewer On-Campus Days For Students Amid Accommodation Strain
A new student accommodation strategy is being developed by Higher Education Minister and Kildare North TD James Lawless, with plans to deliver 42,000 beds in the next 10 years.
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Tributes Being Paid To Naas Couple Who Died In Waterford Road Traffic Collision
They were two of seven people killed in road collisions on Saturday, making it the deadliest day on our roads in almost a decade
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Minister Heydon 'Considering' Some Proposals From The IFA, As Protests Continue For Resignation Of Bord Bia Chair
The IFA has been demonstrating since the end of January, after concerns were raised over Bord Bia’s chairperson Larry Murrin and his company’s connection with Brazilian beef
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Searches To Resume This Morning On River Barrow After Person Reported Entering Water In Athy
Emergency services stood down overnight, with operations set to resume today.
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Irish Woman Wins BAFTA For Leading Actress For The First Time In History
Jessie Buckley took home the award at last night's ceremony.
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Seven Killed In Deadliest Day On Irish Roads In Nearly A Decade - Baltinglass Man Urges Tougher Penalties
16-year-old Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe was killed while walking her dog in Navan, County Meath.
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Ireland Blind At Sea As Navy Lacks Sub-Surface Capability, Says Former Kildare TD
Legislation is being fast-tracked to strengthen the country's security at sea, as threats grow.
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