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• 29 New Jobs To Be Created As Chemist Warehouse To Open In Naas Tomorrow

  The new roles also include two full-time pharmacists and three managerial positions, contributing to the more than 550 jobs.

• Date Set For Jozef Puska's Appeal Against His Conviction For The Murder Of Ashling Murphy

  Two years ago, he was found guilty of stabbing the young schoolteacher.

• Vulnerable Adults, Some Using Wheelchairs, Forced To Share Inaccessible Vehicles At Kildare HSE Service

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• Just 75% Of Landowners On Board So Far As Uisce Eireann Submits Plans For Major Water Supply Project

  The utility is submitting planning applications for a 170-kilometre pipeline from the River Shannon to Dublin, a scheme designed to secure drinking water for half the country’s population.

• Two Kildare Animal Charities Share €170k Fund As Animal Welfare Costs Continue To Mount

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• Call To Make Extended Christmas Train Timetable Permanent For Commuter Towns

  Fine Gael Kildare North TD Joe Neville says later weekend services would benefit commuters, make public transport more viable, and help ease traffic congestion over time.