National News from Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

Eight Confirmed Or Suspected Cases Of Hantavirus As Docking Uncertainty Continues

Three people have died following the virus outbreak on board a cruise ship
Almost 51,000 Young People In Kildare To Benefit From New Free Schoolbook Scheme

139 schools across Kildare are benefiting from the scheme this year
Garda Bank Holiday Roads Policing Report Reveals Two Fatalities Nationwide And Speeding In Kildare

More than 3,950 drivers were detected for speeding during the operation.
Surrogacy Group Calls For Act To Be Commenced

Irish Families Through Surrogacy will hold a briefing with TDs and Senators at Leinster House later
Average Household Costs Increase By Almost €2,000

It comes as a survey shows more than half of people say their costs are up significantly.

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