National News
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Priest Condemns "Act Of Total Evil" As Funeral Takes Place For Waterford Arson Attack Victims
Hundreds of mourners gathered at the Sacred Heart Church this afternoon
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Kildare TD "Deeply Concerned" About RSA Plans To Install Breathalyser Terminals In Hotel And Pubs
It comes as the RSA is to spend around €1.5 million on their deployment across the country
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Gardaí Arrest Two Men In Connection With Drug-Related Intimidation
Gardaí made the arrests this morning (19 October).
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Three People Arrested After Stolen Car Pursuit On M50
All three are being held at Garda stations in north Dublin
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Public Sector Talks Begin At WRC Today
The negotiations follow last week's strike involving 300,000 workers.
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Solicitors To Withdraw From All Criminal Defence Work Amid Dispute
It includes ongoing trials, sentence hearings and cases involving children.
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Two People Charged In Connection With Fatal Waterford House Fire
A man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s were arrested on Thursday as part of an investigation into suspected organised crime activity.
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Public Sector Strikes Suspended As Government And Unions Prepare For Pay Talks
Unions agreed to suspend the October 21st stoppage after the Government appointed an independent group to help establish a framework for formal pay negotiations.
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Gardaí Seize €3M Of Illegal Vapes, Cannabis Products In Carlow And Other Counties
No arrests have been made yet, and investigations are ongoing.
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Dangerous Driving Videos Still Being Shown On TikTok
It's less than a month after the social media site went before the Oireachtas Media Committee
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Twelve New Gardaí Allocated To Kildare, As Garda Numbers Hit All Time High
Last week, Kfm reported that Kildare North had the lowest number of Gardaí per capita nationally
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Gardaí Continue To Question Two People About Waterford Arson Attack
The man and woman are being held under anti-gang laws.
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Yuno Energy Latest Company To Announce Winter Price Freeze
The move will impact its 100,000 electricity and gas customers.
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Kildare Minister Launches Ireland's First AI Research Institute
The centre aims to speed up scientific breakthroughs by using artificial intelligence
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Gardaí Arrest Two People In Connection With Waterford Arson Attack
The house at Birch Avenue remains a crime scene
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Jeffrey Donaldson To Be Sentenced For Historic Child Sex Offences Today
The former DUP leader was found guilty of 18 offences in June
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Public Sector Union Leaders Meeting To Discuss Impact Of Strike Action
Another strike is planned for next Wednesday (21 October)
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Man Hospitalised After Alleged Assault In Dublin
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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Gardaí Believe Drug-Related Activity Was Central To Waterford House Fire
Gardaí have launched a murder investigation into the incident
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Widespread Disruption As Public Sector Strikes Get Underway
It's the biggest public service strike in more than 15 years
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PrepayPower Becomes Second Energy To Supplier To Announce Winter Price Freeze
The move follows a similar commitment from Electric Ireland
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Two Adults And Two Children Die In Waterford House Fire
Two other children have been taken to hospital with critical injuries.
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Five-Year National Drug Strategy Set To Be Launched
Investment in the strategy was announced in last week's Budget
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Number Of Fatalities At Scene of Fire In Waterford
The exact number of fatalities is not yet known
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Daniel Kinahan Set To Apply For Bail
The alleged crime boss appeared before the Special Criminal Court for the third time today.
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Former Swimming Coach George Gibney Jailed For Over 15 Years For Sexual Abuse Of Children
He sat beside the dock in a wheelchair and did not react when sentenced
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Robert Pether Returning To Ireland After Five-Year Iraqi Detention
The UN had said Mr Pether's detention was illegal.
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Over 23,000 Teachers Beginning Industrial Action Today
Members will also engage in the all-out strike action planned for this Wednesday (14 October)
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New Funding Announced For Youth Services And Counselling In Kildare On World Mental Health Day
The Government has announced €11 million in additional mental health funding to coincide with World Mental Health Day today.
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Jury In Triple Murder Trial Of Louth Family Sent Home
Robert O'Connor has pleaded not guilty to the three murders of his family members
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Appointment Cancellations Expected As Strikes To Take Place Next Week
The HSE says emergency departments will remain open and urgent cancer treatment and dialysis appointments will still go ahead
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Families Face Delays Arranging Funerals Amid Pressure On Post-Mortem Services
It's due to a shortage of pathologists and mortuary staff
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Media Minister Says Meeting With RTÉ Was "Positive" Amid €20M Funding Cut
RTÉ had rejected the assertion it is not completing the required reforms quickly enough
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Man (51) Accused Of Healy-Rae Assault Granted High Court Bail
The assault occurred on 16 September on Cork Street, Dublin 8
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Nurses At Naas And Nine Other Hospitals Set To Protest Over Pay
Lunchtime pickets will be in place as the dispute over public sector pay ramps up.
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Minister Lawless Announces €34M Student Support Package For Budget 2027
The new measures aim to reduce the cost of college for students
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Kildare Minister Says Budget 2027 Will Support Those "Who Are Vulnerable"
The €8.5 billion package was announced in the Dáil by the Finance and Public Expenditure Minister
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Dáil Passes Tax Measures Despite Widespread Criticism
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council described Budget 2027 as being "fast and loose"
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LIVE: Budget 2027 Announcements
We will be updating as announcements continue
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Delays At Hazelhatch Train Station This Morning Due To Signalling Issues
Services to and from Heuston and Newbridge/Hazelhatch are impacted, with delays of up to 55 minutes expected
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Government Leaders Meeting Now To Finalise Budget 2027 Details
The €8.5 billion package will include €1.5 billion in tax reductions
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Daniel Kinahan Due In Court Charged With Directing Criminal Organisation Activities
The 49-year-old has been in custody at Portlaoise Prison since August
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Almost 70,000 Teachers To Begin Industrial Action Today
It's the latest group to strike as part of a dispute over a new public sector pay deal.
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INMO Says Graduate Nurses, Midwives Not Being Offered Contracts Amid Budgetary Issues
It says they have no option but to emigrate
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Minister Lawless Says Govt. Can't Solve Every Issue For Students
It comes as students are calling for him to prioritise third level accommodation in the upcoming budget
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E-Scooter Ban For Under 18s Comes Into Effect
The change follows serious concerns about injuries
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CHI Failed To Comply With Regulations For Children's Health Records
The Data Protection Commission says a full report will be released in due course.
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Nine Gaming Companies Under Investigation By CCPC
CCPC is looking into whether in-game currencies and purchases are in breach of consumer law
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Man Charged With Healy-Rae Assault Launches High Court Bail Application
Michael Healy-Rae was driving home from the Dáil when he was attacked
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37% Of Young Men Partially Blame Rape Victims Who Were Under Influence Of Substances
That's according to the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's annual research.
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Under Ten Garda Driving Instructors Set To Complete Pursuit Course By End Of Year
The Oireachtas Transport Committee has heard Gardaí are engaging with UK police forces
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Some SIPTU Members Beginning Industrial Action Today
It includes a work-to-rule and the withdrawal of workplace goodwill arrangements.
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FAI To Appear Before Oireachtas Sports Committee This Afternoon
The FAI is to be questioned over its handling of the controversial Nations League fixtures with Israel
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Six Men Arrested For False Imprisonment Of Another Man
It's alleged the man was also assaulted during the incident
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Man And Woman Charged With Perjury Over Conor McGregor Appeal
The couple are accused of giving a false statement material to the proceedings in an affidavit on the 14th of January 2025
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AI Chatbot Restrictions Bill For Under 16s Before The Dáil
It would ban services which simulate friendships or relationships
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Ireland Not Prepared For Extreme Climate Emergencies, Warns CCAC
It’s warning that major flood relief schemes are at preliminary design stage
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DART To Be Extended to Kilcock
New Depot Completed by 2031. Public Consultation Open til April 27th
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Naas Hospital Promised Just 21 Extra Mental Health Beds At Lakeview Ward - With No Timeline In Sight
Currently the unit only has 29 beds, meaning an upgrade would only amount to an additional 21 beds.
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Kfm Recruiting News Journalists: Full-Time & Part-Time
Full-tme & part-time Saturday and/or Sunday positions. Location: Kfm Broadcast Centre, Naas.
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Exclusive: Overnight Lucan Fire Leaves Tenant Facing Possible Homelessness
It is understood that at least 8 cars were damaged at a business premises.
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Van Stolen During Maynooth Home Invasion Used In High-Speed Chase By Notorious Criminal
Kfm reported how the woman was allegedly assaulted after she confronted the masked men at around 4am on Wednesday morning
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"One Of The Greatest Planning Scandals To Hit The Country," Wicklow County Council Orders Demolition Of Unauthorised Refugee "Town" In Manor Kilbride
Historical trees and the Old Belfy that dated back to 1840 demolished to build the development.
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Labour Party Backs Calls From Protestors To Reinstate Eviction Ban
The eviction ban expired at midnight on Friday.
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Kildare’s Ulster Bank Customers Will Have Accounts Frozen From Friday
5 branches in Co. Kildare
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