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• New "Affordable" Naas Homes Cost More Than Families Are Allowed To Borrow From Council

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• Accessibility Upgrades Completed At Athy Station

  The works were marked today by Cathaoirleach of Athy Municipal District, Cllr. Ivan Keatley, other local representatives, members of Iarnród Éireann’s Disability Users Group and members of the Project team

• Minister Lawless Sought Legal Advice Over Claims Apprentice Electricians Bought Exam Papers For €50

  Mr Lawless sought advice from the Attorney General on whether the matter should be referred to An Garda Síochána.

• CAB: €17m Recovered And 20 Properties Seized, Including Former Saggart Home Of Daniel Kinahan

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• Man Arrested In Connection With The Fatal Assault Of Ryan Weir Gibbons Released Without Charge

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• CCPC Issues Open Letter To Traders Amid Surge In Complaints Over Home Building And Improvement Jobs

  The CCPC received almost 1,250 complaints from consumers - prompting the regulator to issue an open letter to the industry and to write directly to nearly 3,000 traders nationwide.

• Pizza Vending Machine In Naas Forced To Close Over Anti-Social Activity And Alleged Drug Dealing

  The only other pizza vending machine operated by Bosca Pizza is in Newcastle.