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The Government has been leasing the site since 2020.
Cabinet has given approval for the State to purchase Dublin's Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre.
It's currently used for housing international protection applicants and those fleeing the war in Ukraine, and has the capacity to accommodate 2,300 people.
The Government has been leasing the site since 2020.
Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan says there are no immediate plans to increase capacity at the site:
Irish Rail To Review Hourly Train Service For Athy If Demand Is High - A Petition Is Now Gaining Traction
Support is flooding in online, with locals offering other suggestions in addition to the hourly service.
Kildare TD Calls For €100 Leap Card Credit For Learner Drivers Facing Lengthy Test Delays
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.
Privatisation Fears Linger As Bord Na Móna Strike Paused
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.
€8m Spent, 1,400 Jobs In Limbo As Housing Projects Halted — Athy Among Sites Hit
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.
Over €62,000 For Kildare Literacy Projects, Including A Workshop Focused On Online Misinformation
The projects aim to address unmet literacy needs among adults, particularly in areas such as financial literacy, mental health awareness, and climate education.
Two Men Appear In Naas Court, Charged With Multiple Firearms Offences
The charges stem from an incident in March 2024
Disused Bank In Maynooth To Become GP Surgery Amid Growing National Shortage
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.
Last-Minute Talks To Take Place Between Unions And Bord Na Móna Recycling Ahead Of Planned Strike
Thousands of households across Kildare could face disruptions to their bin collection services.
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