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The Court of Appeal referred the withdrawal of evidence to the DPP after an application was made by Nikita Hand’s legal team.

New admissions have been suspended to all 25 care homes according to HIQA.

He had been due to stand trial today.

The company says it plans to get half of its electricity from renewables.

The incident occurred in the early hours of November 10th 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has flagged some flagged concerns about 45 public water supplies across Ireland including one in Kildare.

Student Universal Support Ireland or SUSI provides funding to third-level students to support their studies at approved institutions.

Some schools need to ask parents to pay higher voluntary contributions

Nikita Hand was due to face cross examination from Conor McGregor's lawyers today.

The crash occurred on Sunday night at approximately 11.30pm

Although it did exceed its overall social housing delivery target by working with Approved Housing Builds and Private Developers.

The incident occurred on Saturday night

That's according to today's Irish Independent

The full report can be viewed on the Kildare County Council website

It contradicts a plan set out in the programme for government.

The incident occurred in 2022

Up to 195 jobs could be cut at the plant although the final number is expected to be lower.

Nationally, almost 6,000 people were detected not wearing a belt

The works have been ongoing for over a year

Rapid population growth in Kildare and surrounding counties could strain local GP services, with retirements and capacity issues raising concerns for future healthcare access

The changes take effect from July 1st

Homelessness across the wider Mid-East region - including Kildare, Meath, Dublin and Wicklow - accounts for around 5% of the national total.

The county’s population has jumped 50% in 20 years, reaching 246,000 in 2022.

81 per cent of shoppers say they try to limit their food waste, while 72 per cent say they're doing it because of rising food costs in recent years.

The HSE has rated the current risk to the general public from Avian flu as low, rising to medium risk for those exposed by occupation.

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The town has also been designated as a key tourism destination, adding to calls for improved parking infrastructure - including the need for shuttle bus parking facilities.

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Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris is expected to announce the decision to join Security Action for Europe today.

James 'Jake' Berney, who was in his 50s, died in hospital after being attacked at his home on Foxdene Drive in Balgaddy.

Inspectors found the centre to be 86 percent compliant with mental health regulations - slightly above the average for the region.

The new Ecodesign Regulation means phones must hold at least 800 charges while keeping 80% battery capacity, survive at least 45 drops, and be repairable for up to 7 years.

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Jim O'Callaghan received approval for the State to buy the facility for 148 million euro last week.

There was a slight improvement in the county in 2024 but driver numbers remain well below pre-pandemic levels.

The processing of appeals for the Carer's Allowance has increased from 12.5 weeks to nearly 17 weeks, while the processing of Disability Allowance appeals has gone from 12.4 to 16 weeks.

The move comes following the sudden closure of the Allenwood centre back in March, which left dozens of older people - including some with dementia - without essential support.

Gardaí say they are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of the man after an incident at a home at Foxdene Drive in Balgaddy shortly after 11pm last night.

But while the complaints are low, the payouts have still amounted to thousands of euro.

The EPA investigated 38 sites across seven counties: Kildare, Offaly, Laois, Westmeath, Roscommon, Longford and Sligo.

Gardaí allege the woman was pulled from her house around 10.10pm on Monday, forced into a car, and driven away.

By the time Gardaí arrived at the scene, the tradesperson had already left the area.

On average, quarry planning decisions are taking over two years - "four times longer than the statutory timeframe for such decisions," the report states.

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Last year, the charity received over 32 thousand contacts - the highest number in its 50 year history.

Talks run from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, with one-to-one support available from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm at St. Conleth’s Community College, Newbridge.

The Centra store, which served as the village’s only shop, closed on June 7 following unsuccessful efforts by the owner to expand or relocate.

Mr Justice Brian Cregan ruled that all caravans, cars, and other vehicles, including those on horse training areas linked to the Curragh Racecourse, must be removed by 1pm this Friday.

Both individuals, who are in their 30s, were arrested as part of the investigation and have now been formally charged.

Kildare Gardai conducted a speeding checkpoint in Duneany in recent days

The incident last night at 10.10pm

The plans are being brought forward by Kildare North TD & Higher Education Minister James Lawless

Cabinet last year approved legislation to ban the sale of disposable vapes, however the single use and flavoured products are still readily available.

Ella Mockler Mulhern, from Lucan, Co Dublin, was 13 at the time of the incident, which occurred at the Citywest vaccination centre in August 2021.

Dart Plus West is the section which runs from Maynooth and the M3 Parkway into the city centre.

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As a result, prices in Newbridge, Naas, Maynooth, and Celbridge have all risen by 5% in the past quarter.

A file will be prepared for the DPP.

Brian Flanagan's side beat Fermanagh in Croke Park on a scoreline of 1-13 to 0-9.

Both were formally presented with their chains of office and will serve one-year terms, effective immediately.

Additionally, alcohol and tobacco prices are the most expensive in the bloc, at 205 per cent of the average.

Peter Byrne (17) got into difficulty while swimming in the Milford area

In remarks delivered in the Dáil, Harris said the Government would soon issue a circular to all local authorities, directing them to stop holding back homes for unnecessary upgrades.

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That's despite growing scrutiny of Ireland’s booming designer puppy trade.

The individuals arrested include one man in his 30s and two juveniles.

People are being advised to be extra vigilant about receiving and opening potentially fraudulent links from scammers.

While the term has been levelled at the organisation, Maud Nolan said food tourism might exist in other places but not at Naas Point.

Meath, which is similar in population size, had 25 schools funded with €26,733.

Funding can be used for toys, books, activities, snacks, and first aid courses.

The countries with the highest representation in the IPAS system include Nigeria (7,221), Georgia (2,940), Algeria (2,597), and Somalia (2,239).

A Kildare vet is advising people to seek immediate medical help after any bite or scratch abroad, even if it seems minor.

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Donations can be dropped off during working hours at either the Parish Office at Ballycane Church in Naas or the Parish Office on the Sallins Road in Naas.

Among them: 79 homes in Athy and 106 in Blessington.

A total of eighteen companies which are providing accommodation, have earned over five million euro between January and the end of March.

The incident occurred at around 12pm on June 18th in the Moorefield Road area and involved an escooter.

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Support is flooding in online, with locals offering other suggestions in addition to the hourly service.

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Kildare currently has over 4,000 people waiting to sit their driving test, with average delays stretching up to 30 weeks at some centres – significantly higher than the national average of 20.6 weeks.

The union says concerns remain about the proposal to privatise "this state asset" and the wider direction of domestic waste services in Ireland - adding it has requested an urgent meeting with Environment Minister Darragh O'Brien.

As previously reported by Kfm, the 486-home project - planned across six sites in Kildare, Dublin, Wicklow, and Sligo - was just weeks away from breaking ground when Housing Minister James Browne pulled the plug, citing overall cost concerns.

The projects aim to address unmet literacy needs among adults, particularly in areas such as financial literacy, mental health awareness, and climate education.

The charges stem from an incident in March 2024

A new report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) projects that demand for GP appointments in Ireland will surge by approximately 33% by 2040, driven largely by a growing and aging population.

Thousands of households across Kildare could face disruptions to their bin collection services.

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While Opus Dei has never had a dedicated centre in Kildare, they have had temporary or episodic involvement in the area through pastoral work.

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The facility has a capacity to accommodate 2,300 people.

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Dylan's mother Catherine Killalee is now calling for the maximum sentence for dangerous driving causing death to be increased from 10 years to at least the 14-year limit similar to Northern Ireland.

The winning numbers were 13, 22, 23, 44, 49, with 3 and 5 the Lucky Stars.

James Browne says he'll engage with Kildare North TD Higher Education Minister James Lawless, who says college-goers will be "inadvertently disadvantaged" by the new regulations.

The young man was one of three teenagers swimming at Cloghristick, when he got into difficulty.

The largest share - nearly 2,700 children - are based in the UK, followed by over 1,300 in Romania and 1,100 in Poland.

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The Government has been leasing the site since 2020.

It came out on top in the large urban centre category

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Band member Maykala Farrell said the experience has been surreal.

In response to detailed queries submitted by Kfm, including when the decision was made, what cost factors were considered, and what alternative delivery models are under consideration - the Department issued only a short statement confirming that the pause was decided on June 3 due to “overall costs for the project being considered too high.”

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The report by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is highlighting the back to school costs on families.

In a statement issued to Kfm, the company said that a heavy goods vehicle caused “significant damage” to infrastructure, bringing down poles and cables.

ISPCA Welfare Inspector Jimmy McCormack described her as "skin and bone" and "very weak," but praised her gentle nature despite her ordeal.

The Department of Education says a contractor won’t be appointed until near the end of this year, meaning construction is unlikely to begin before early 2026.

The game will take place in Croke Park

The woman, who lives independently in Athgarvan, lost her landline service on April 17.

The cases will remain under review, but no new resources are being allocated unless fresh evidence emerges.

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Focus is now shifting to upcoming sites under the control of Kildare County Council's Land Development Agency.

In 2024, the average person in Kildare recycled just 5.1kg of e-waste, compared to the national average of 9.5kg per capita.

Education Minister Helen McEntee said new schools are only approved in areas of "significant demographic growth", and only when existing schools can no longer meet demand.

Ennis, Killarney, Leixlip and Monaghan were also in the top 5 cleanest town and cities across the country.

In the other semi final, Wicklow will play Limerick

Met Eireann has issued an alert for thirteen counties, with one in place for Kildare until 8pm.

Naas Policing Unit detected the motorist traveling at 93km/h in a 60km/h zone.

The launch was officiated by the Cathaoirleach of County Kildare, Councillor Kevin Duffy, alongside County Librarian Gillian Allen, at the state-of-the-art Naas Library & Cultural Centre.

Once completed, the upgrades will provide the capacity needed to service up to 13,000 new homes

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It comes after what he describes as an "overwhelming" amount of incidents reported to him, including random attacks and shoplifting.

Annie McCarrick was last seen in Dublin in March 1993. She had spent some time studying in Maynooth.

In a written response issued today, the Department confirmed that while the Shalom Nursing Home on Church Street had previously been considered as a potential location, it is “no longer under consideration.”

Catholic primary schools will now incorporate smoking and vaping into the pledges made by sixth-class children.

The annual awards celebrate schools that champion a spirit of curiosity, with pupils diving into everything from rocket launches and marble runs to biodiversity surveys and egg drop experiments.

The Local Enhancement Programme, launched in November 2024, includes a total fund of €7 million, with €1 million earmarked for ongoing operational costs of local groups.

Gardai are understood to be monitoring social media posts.

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Deputy Ó Cearúil said military service is compulsory in Israel and questioned whether TDs and Senators are now expected to avoid any company with links to Israelis, calling it a level of "absurdity".

The organisers say their aim is to cause maximum disruption as a way to raise their concerns regarding the purchase of the hotel by the government.

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The money can now be used for lockable boxes or cubbies, or drop off and collection at the school office.

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“As has been said before, Ireland is a very caring place... but it is simple numbers. There is too many people fighting for resources. And it is simple maths," he said.

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Speaking to Kfm, he said military service is compulsory in Israel and asked if it is getting to a stage where "any company that has any links to anybody from Israel that TDs and Senators, maybe, can't be involved in it? We are getting to a level of absurdity here."

Kfm understands that Kildare County Council has not been formally notified of the specific works taking place on site.

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Kfm spoke to Sunday Times journalist John Mooney, who conducted a year-long investigation into puppy farming across Ireland.

Fire services attended the scene and it's understood that individuals are being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The residents currently living at the Clondalkin address are not connected in any way to Annie McCarrick's murder according to Gardaí.

Kildare North Fianna Fail TD Naoise Ó Cearúil was recently appointed to the Oireachtas artificial intelligence committee last month by party colleague Malcolm Byrne.

Kfm reported how the woman was allegedly assaulted after she confronted the masked men at around 4am on Wednesday morning

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Historical trees and the Old Belfy that dated back to 1840 demolished to build the development.

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Children can also win hundreds of euro in cash.

5 branches in Co. Kildare

Following burst water main in Pairc Mhuire

Potential line for Kilcock