Stayin Alive
ALONE CEO Sean Moynihan says it's vital to improve services across the country.
A panel of national and international speakers is meeting in St Patrick's College in Maynooth today to debate how to meet the growing needs of Ireland's ageing population.
It comes just days after the body of a woman in her 60s was discovered at a house in Cork - prompting calls for a 'safety net' to support older people living alone.
ALONE CEO Sean Moynihan says it's vital to improve services across the country.
Kildare Council Shuts Down Push By Naas Mayor To Prioritise Certain Workers For Affordable Homes
Officials said introducing occupational preference could be considered discriminatory and may not comply with equality legislation, noting that national rules require affordable allocations to be based on income thresholds and housing need, not job titles.
Hours Apart: Laptops And Jewellery Stolen During Two Break-Ins At Homes In Kildare North
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in either area on Saturday and noticed suspicious activity to come forward.
GP Gaps Post-Pregnancy Flagged As Concern For New Mothers Across Kildare
Parts of Kildare are now among the worst areas in the country for access to a GP, according to new population-to-doctor figures.
€1.7bn Defence Plan: What We Know So Far After Curragh Camp Launch
Minister for Defence Helen McEntee launched the programme during her first official visit to the Defence Forces Training Centre at the Curragh Camp.
Healthcare Assistant Home Support Strike Risk: SIPTU Says Kildare Not Immune If Dispute Escalates
Speaking to Kfm News, Siptu Organiser Graham Macken said long-standing issues over pay, rostering and working conditions have not been addressed by the HSE, despite multiple national agreements.
Today Marks 40 Years Since The First Mobile Phone Call Was Made - What Was Your First Phone?
It's 40 years today since the historic chat between Pat Kenny and Jim Mitchell, who was Communications Minister in 1985.
Maynooth Station Overhaul Delivers New Lifts, Lighting And Improved Access
The upgrades are part of a wider national accessibility programme.
Defence Minister To Unveil €1.7bn Plan To Modernise Defence Forces As Espionage Threat Grows
The Institute of International and European Affairs and Deloitte warn an armed attack on an EU member is no longer impossible.
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