End Of The World
Waiting lists have increased by 41,000 over the last 12 months.
A record of nearly 654,000 people are waiting for their first hospital outpatient appointment.
It's an increase of over 41,000 on a year ago.
Nearly 910-thousand people are on some form of waiting list - which is also a record.
Dr Martin Daly, a former president of the Irish Medical Organisation, says the problem's not only down to the pandemic.
IFA Protest Targets Minister Heydon's Newbridge Office Over Bord Bia Chair Controversy
Approximately 60 demonstrators, and up to 15 tractors gathered in protest.
Damning Audit Reveals €1.6m Moone-Timolin Cycleway As Safety Time Bomb
The audit, seen by Kfm News, uncovered a range of serious design flaws that could endanger the safety of motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Five Kildare Special Schools Included In New Scheme Bringing Therapists Directly Into Schools
The rollout will begin in special schools, with mainstream schools to follow from the 2026–27 school year.
Give Gardai Scramblers To Enforce Law On Illegal Bikes, Says Kildare Garda Member
It comes as Justin Kelly says “nothing is off the table” when it comes to tackling scrambler bikes, with Gardaí examining legislation, enforcement and public behaviour.
Labour Urges EuroGiant To Give Workers Clarity As Job Fears Grow
Stores are continuing to trade for the moment, but there are concerns for 640 jobs in 20 counties, including Kildare.
Panda Raises Bin Costs In Parts Of The Capital, Leaving Door Open To Wider Hikes Across Leinster
The cost of a general waste bin lift is also going up, from €13.50 to €14.75, an increase of just over 9 per cent.
Major Drainage Project Serving Kildare Moves To Early Procurement
The Project is designed to provide additional wastewater treatment capacity for the region.
Flood Risk Rises In Kildare As Multiple Areas And Routes Close
Parts of Newbridge and Clane remain at heightened risk of flooding, though the Council says no homes are currently affected, with sandbags ready to be deployed if needed.
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