Party For Two
under Plans of Sinn Fein
Both parents could spend a full year with their newborns - under new plans by Sinn Fein.
The party says it would expand the current scheme which allows 26 weeks of maternity leave, with the right to take an additional 16 while paternity leave is currently at 2 weeks.
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Workers' Rights, Louise O'Reilly says it would take pressure off the childcare sector.
Families Could Face €1,000 Rise In Annual Food Bills Amid Farming Crisis
Drought, reduced crop yields and higher fuel and energy costs could lead to further price increases at supermarket tills.
Over Half of Cigarette Packs Surveyed In Newbridge And Naas Had No Irish Duty Paid
New research found 19% of packs examined in Newbridge were counterfeit, compared with 14% in Naas and 16% in Leixlip.
Celbridge Brewery CEO Warns Of Mounting Costs Facing Craft Beer Sector
Rye River Brewing Boss Tom Cronin says businesses have been absorbing rising costs for five years as brewery numbers decline.
Amhrán na Laoch Songwriting Competition Confirmed for Irish Music Month 2026
Amhrán na Laoch 2026 is part of this year's Irish Music Month.
Government Announces Major Overhaul of Anti-Money Laundering Rules
New measures will target casinos and cryptocurrency transfers as part of efforts to prevent criminal proceeds being laundered in Ireland.
Maynooth University Hosts Special Solar Eclipse Event This Evening
Over 500 people have registered for the fully subscribed event. Speaking to Kfm, Dr. Emma Whelan explained the significance of the solar eclipse and what people can expect.
Johnstown Mother Says Today's Solar Eclipse Means Something Extra Special For Her And Her Son
Evelyn de Oliveira and her son travelled up to Dublin today to get solar eclipse glasses to view this evening's significant astronomical event
Three Men Detained In Kildare And Dublin Garda Stations Following Brothel Keeping And Organised Prostitution Arrests
The operation on Monday targeted the Dublin 1 and Dublin 24 areas
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