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No parts of the county are "significantly" or "grossly" polluted by litter.
80% of Kildare is "litter free"
That's according to a study by the National Oversight and Audit Commission, for 2020.
A further 17% of the county's area was deemed "slightly polluted", and 3% was "moderately polluted".
No part of Kildare was deemed "significantly" or "grossly" polluted.
On average, Kildare County Council spends around €3 million a year removing fly-tipped rubbish.
New EU Regulation Says Phones Must Survive 45 Drops, Last 7 Years
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.
Protest Convoy To Loop Around Justice Minister's Constituency Over Citywest Hotel Sale
Jim O'Callaghan received approval for the State to buy the facility for 148 million euro last week.
Taxi Shortage Blamed On "Unrealistic" Wheelchair Vehicle Rules
There was a slight improvement in the county in 2024 but driver numbers remain well below pre-pandemic levels.
Struggling Families Left Waiting As Social Protection Appeal Times Soar
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.
Good News: Months Of Uncertainty End As Ballyteague Secures New Senior Service
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.
Man Dies Following Fatal Incident At A Home In Lucan
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.
Kildare Drivers Least Likely To Complain About Potholes
But while the complaints are low, the payouts have still amounted to thousands of euro.
Illegal Peat Extraction Rampant In Kildare, EPA Warns Of "Catastrophic" Environmental Damage
The EPA investigated 38 sites across seven counties: Kildare, Offaly, Laois, Westmeath, Roscommon, Longford and Sligo.
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