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As reports show an increase in homeless figures to over 14,300 people
The Government is under pressure to provide some new social housing for long-term homeless families.
Focus Ireland is reacting to the latest increase of 13 per cent in homelessness to over 14,300 people.
It says social homes were provided during the pandemic which led to a sharp fall in figures.
Focus Ireland spokesperson Roughan Mac Namara says families need help.
Council Executive Asked Naas Cllrs To Refuse Free Xmas Parking To Encourage Use Of "Sustainable" Travel
In a report to councillors, the council’s Executive said suspending regulated parking would be counter-productive, warning it would reduce space turnover, encourage all-day commuter parking and undermine businesses rather than support them.
Gunman Steals Cash From Centra In Naas Before Being Tracked Down By Gardai
Based on a description provided by staff, Gardaí intercepted and arrested a man in the area a short time later, recovering both the stolen cash and a replica firearm.
Woman Arrested At Dublin Airport Detained In Kildare Garda Station Over Alleged Series Of Thefts
The arrest comes as part of Operation Tairge, which targets organised retails thefts.
Vulnerable People And Those With Disabilities In Kildare Left Waiting A Year For Basic Advocacy Support
The 2024 Annual Report describes the situation as a postcode lottery, with Kildare listed among the counties where waiting times are longest due to high demand and unchanged staffing levels.
After Big-Ticket Investments, Athy Locals Won't Get Free Christmas Parking This Year
Naas councillors yesterday voted in favour of free parking during the Christmas period in council-run car parks.
Case Studies: How A Recreational Drug Ended In Hospital For Young People Using Laughing Gas
A new report shows that 18 young people at Tallaght University Hospital have been diagnosed with a neurological disorder caused by inhaling nitrous oxide or “laughing gas”.
Kildare TD Criticises "Press Release" Politics As 18,000 Children Await Assessment Of Need
In Kildare, almost 1,500 children are waiting for occupational therapy, with close to 1,600 waiting for speech and language therapy.
Kildare Among Worst Affected Counties As 54,000 Lose Power Nationwide
Met Éireann’s Status Orange and Yellow weather warnings remain in place, and ESB Networks says further outages are likely as conditions continue to change.
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