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Corporation Tax Now Fuels One-Third of State Income, Minister Warns It’s Not Sustainable

Dublin Airport Fire and Rescue Service (DAFRS) has joined forces with the National Ambulance Service and the charity CRITICAL.

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Thirty-seven-year-old Samantha Duggan works at the Naas branch of Mr Price, where she says she “loves” working on the tills and on the shop floor.

Checks at the scene also found the driver had no insurance.

Following a prosecution by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Ionut Nitulescu admitted providing false information during the sale of a car.

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The FSAI says a number of products listed on its website are included in the recall.

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The toll increases come despite TII admitting the M50 is full to capacity, and had its highest number of crashes and incidents last year.

Fire crews accessed the site via Church Lane, which links Corban’s Lane with South Main Street. Church Lane, a one-way route, is currently closed by gardaí to traffic and pedestrians.

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Baltinglass resident and Vice-President of the IRVA, Leo Lieghio said Deputy Collins' comments send out the wrong message.

Data from the Department of Education shows 93 primary teaching posts and almost 19 post-primary posts in Kildare were unfilled as of March 2025.

Kildare is among 25 counties affected, with one fatality recorded locally during the year.

The 2025 survey by Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL), carried out by An Taisce, places Leixlip second overall out of 40 towns and cities.

Her family had expressed concern in recent days.

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In the first 10 months of the 2024-2025 school year, 132 court summonses were issued to parents over the attendance of 96 children.

In November, there were 201 homeless people in Kildare, up from 179 in October.

The price ceiling for new homes in the county remains at €475,000.

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Fuels for Ireland says petrol and diesel are not discretionary products.

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A new report by daft.ie shows there were only 11,500 second-hand homes available to buy on December 1st 2025.

The most common issues were defective tyres, suspension and brakes.

Deborah was last seen at approximately 4.50pm on Wednesday, December 31st

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Two seriously injured as Gardaí appeal for information

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Over 4,600 speeding offenses recorded as road safety remains a key priority, says Superintendent Liam Geraghty.

The vehicle was found burnt-out in Tipper East, Naas in the early hours of 7th December 2025.

The road has now re-opened.

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Time restrictions are already in place in Brussels, Rome and Paris.

Notable top speeds detected included a 164km/hr in a 120km/hr zone on the M9 in Yellowbogcommon, Kilcullen.

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Higher Education Minister and Kildare North TD says some schools are acting as a backdoor for immigration.

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According to the HSE - 202 organ transplants were performed in Ireland in 2025, compared to 263 last year.

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The Irish Blue Cross is warning the effect firework noise can have on dogs and cats.

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It comes ahead of the introduction of a nationwide rent pressure zone in March

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Naas RPU caught a number of motorists speeding on the R402 in Collinstown, with one driver doing 112km/h in an 80km/h zone whilst overtaking

The proposed development includes a high ropes course, zipline, and treetop nets suitable for ages five and over, along with a visitor reception cabin and spectator facilities.

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The number of dogs being 'put to sleep' has grown by 10 per cent according to the Irish Dog Control Statistics.

Of the new zones in Kildare, six have been added following community requests, where residents and local Gardaí raised concerns about speeding on particular roads.

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Among those is a motorist who was detected travelling at 109 kilometres per hour in an 80km zone on the R148 in Kilcock

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Outside of Christmas, the last train for most lines runs at 11.30pm.

Tadhg’s grandmother, who was also in the house at the time, continues to receive hospital treatment for serious burn injuries.

Data provided by the National Transport Authority shows €500,000 was allocated to Kildare County Council in 2025 under the Bus Stop Enhancement Programme.

Overall Garda strength across the district is down two since 2020, falling from 147 to 145, despite repeated recruitment announcements.

The Circuit Civil Court ruled that 29 modular houses built by Branach Developments, registered in Caragh, were entirely new structures and not refurbishments, as claimed.

Driving Home For Christmas was released in 1986.

184 people have lost their lives on the roads so far this year.

The remains of the boy, who would now be eight years old, were found during a search of open ground in Donabate in September.

€239,040 has been allocated for remedial and upgrade works at the playground and recreational facilities in Clane, a project identified as a local community priority.

Funding under the National Development Plan will allow preparatory steps - including compulsory purchase orders from next year - but no construction timeline is set.

A woman in her 40s was also arrested - she's been released, with a file being prepared for the DPP

As it stands, the government has four super junior ministers who attend cabinet meetings, but do not have voting rights.

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The ballot opens today and runs until January 6th, 2026.

Email exchanges seen by Kfm News show buyers were repeatedly told delays were due to Uisce Éireann - despite Uisce Éireann now confirming it is not responsible.

A local TD has called for stricter penalties on e-scooter use after witnessing a nine-year-old boy knocked down on a footpath in Leixlip.

The court heard that four children were stabbed, one suffering life-altering injuries, and that both a creche worker and a passer-by were injured while trying to protect them.

The difference between the sale price and the market value is retained by the council as an equity share, worth between €22,500 and €167,600, depending on the buyer’s income and borrowing capacity.

Sandry Barry of Tor an Ri Balgaddy in Lucan appeared in court this morning where she pleaded guilty to sending a threatening or grossly offensive online communication and will be sentenced this afternoon.

Two males aged in their 30s and 40s and one female in her 40s were arrested, and are currently detained at garda stations in Kildare and Dublin

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Sophie Evans is one of around 300 students at Curragh Community College - a school built for just 140 pupils.

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Limits on the N80 from Carlow Town to Enniscorthy, and N81 to Tullow have dropped to 80km/h.

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The reason for this is to reduce the number of assaults against officers.

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Spain is making a single monthly 60 euro travel pass available from next month for unlimited public transport services nationwide.

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Next year, the Government plans to regulate the colours and flavours of the products.

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The Federation of Early Childhood Providers is criticising the plan, saying the group is being ignored.

The accused man has previously been charged with the sexual assault of the young girl at Garter Lane Saggart on the 20th of October.

Families with children attending Maynooth Post Primary School and Maynooth Community College have been told the service is no longer financially viable, triggering fears of severe disruption when schools reopen in January.

The pressure stems from a 2018 decision to expand the school to absorb overflow from Kildare town and Newbridge, on the understanding that a new school would be delivered at the former Magee Barracks site.

It is understood that at least 8 cars were damaged at a business premises.

Kfm reported how the woman was allegedly assaulted after she confronted the masked men at around 4am on Wednesday morning

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Historical trees and the Old Belfy that dated back to 1840 demolished to build the development.

The eviction ban expired at midnight on Friday.

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