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Advocacy groups have long called for the move, to direct support at struggling families who need it most.
The Finance Minister has poured cold water on the possibility of a two-tier child benefit.
That's despite Taoiseach Micheál Martin signalling it would be introduced in next month's budget.
Advocacy groups have long called for the move, to direct support at struggling families who need it most.
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.
Majority Of Councillors Vote To Suspend Pay Parking In Naas During Christmas Period
Councillor Bill Clear said free parking will operate via a hybrid system. He said that offering free parking helps local businesses and can influence whether residents shop at their local bookstore or choose to buy books on Amazon instead.
Children's Minister Announces Reforms Of Assessment Of Need Process, Admits System Is Broken
Kildare South Labour TD Mark Wall said that "without the structures in place, this will not be worth the paper it’s written on".
Council Refers Kilcock–Maynooth Shuttle Bus Suggestion To NTA For Consideration
The proposal, put forward by Social Democrats Councillor Peter Melrose, calls for a morning and evening service to allow commuters to connect with Maynooth rail services.
Almost 2,000 Residents In Athy Currently Affected By Power Outages
Customers in Moneycooley and Blake are also without power
Ireland Secures Extension Of Nitrates Derogation To 2028, Minister Heydon Confirms
The Nitrates Committee of the European Commission met to extend the derogation, which expires this month, until the end of 2028 with some new conditions attached.
Watch: Backlash As Government Video Advises Young Adults How To Cope If They Move Back Home
Over 80% of 25-year-olds in Kildare are still living in their family home.
Dozens Of Dumping Fines And Repeat Offenders Caught In Athy CCTV Pilot At Recycling Bank
The council says there have also been a number of repeat offenders, while 15 incidents could not be pursued because those responsible could not be identified.
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