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A firm has bought 80% of a new housing estate in Maynooth.
Investment funds buying up completed housing estates is "unacceptable" in Ireland, according to the Taoiseach.
Micheál Martin was reacting to opposition pressure to act to prevent these funds buying homes in bulk meant for first time buyers.
It comes after an investment fund bought up 135 homes, out of 175, in Mullen Park in Maynooth.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the government is examining solutions:
UPDATE: Section Of The M7 Southbound Reopens Following Earlier Incident
Traffic was at a standstill
Gardai Appeal For Information On Woman Missing From Baltinglass
43-year-old Manjola Japraku was last seen on Market Square in Baltinglass on Monday, April 28th, at around 3pm.
Concerns Raised Over Uncontrolled Junction Where Fagan’s Lane Meets Main Street In Maynooth
Pedestrians frequently attempt to cross the busy intersection without designated crossings or signals, while drivers report having to “take a chance” to navigate the junction safely.
Government To Consider Law Allowing Gardaí To Order Mask Removal At Protests
It would allow gardai to remove masks if they “reasonably suspect” its use is intimidatory or intended to make it easier to commit a crime and avoid detection.
19 Arrested, 29 Vehicles Seized In Kildare, Including Motorcyclist Caught At 120km Speeds In 60km Zone
In one incident, a learner motorbike driver with no insurance or tax was arrested for driving at speeds of 120km/h in a 60km/h area in Donadea.
Communities In Kildare "At Risk" Amid Armed Support Unit Shortage
Garda John Joe O’Connell, who represents the Kildare division on the GRA’s central executive committee, described the delays as “absolutely ridiculous” and warned they are putting public and Garda safety “at risk.”
Uisce Éireann Has Published Planned Water Supply Disruption Set To Take Place In Kildare This Week
Work are scheduled to take place on Wednesday and Thursday.
UPDATE: 30 Year Old Andrei Puflea From Leixlip Found 'Safe And Well'
An Garda Síochána have thanked the public for their assistance.
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