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Schools are to begin reopening in just over a week
The Education Minister has asked the Chief Medical Officer for advice on the use of antigen tests in schools.
The Sunday Independent reports Norma Foley's looking to establish if the test can be used as part of efforts to ensure a safe return to the classroom.
Schools are to begin reopening in just over a week, by which time few eligible students will have received a second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.
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
The inspection also uncovered significant staffing problems.
“Grabbed By the Neck”: Founder Tells Kildare Today Why She Launched New Female-Focused Taxi Service
On plans for Kildare, she said female drivers "are still a minority" but she hopes the service will expand to the county.
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
In 2024, My Lovely Horse Rescue received €54,000 from the Department of Agriculture. At the time, volunteers said the funds would only cover one bill "out of many huge bills".
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.
Roadside Memorial Ban Proposal Criticised Over Christmas Timing
Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien says there's no definitive decision on the plans.
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