National News from Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

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They'll include assistance for health, education, housing and funeral costs.

The changes will allow homeowners to benefit from up to €5,600 in grant money if their home is deemed suitable to have a heat pump installed.

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Since 2013, the public sector pension scheme means frontline workers won't be able to access the state pension until 66.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he will accept an invitation to the White House if one comes.

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It comes amid major unrest over aggressive and controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.

Locals reported hearing multiple shots being fired, while several garda vehicles attended the scene.

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Events span towns and villages across Kildare, with a strong focus on home-grown talent, including many artists from the county or with Kildare-based themes.

Met Eireann is warning of fallen trees, flooding and hazardous driving conditions, along with a risk of wave overtopping near the coast.