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• Consultation To Begin On "Dangerous" Tougher’s Bus Stop Safety Upgrade - But Funding Yet To Be Secured

  Kildare County Council says a design has now been prepared for a new signalised pedestrian crossing and improved bus stop infrastructure at the location.

• Maynooth Rail Services Disrupted Due To "Vandalism" Incident

  The operator hasn't clarified what the incident was.

• Kildare Towns Lag On Quality Of Life Index As Housing Costs Bite - Celbridge Stands Out As Safest Town

  Crime is mixed across the county. Celbridge is a standout - it’s one of the safest towns in Ireland.

• Planned Strike By Driving Testers Called Off

  Members of the Fórsa trade union reached an agreement with the Road Safety Authority last night.

• Extra St Corban’s Junior Infants Class To Relieve Stress For Naas Families Stuggling To Secure A School Place

  The decision comes amid ongoing pressure on primary school capacity in the rapidly growing Naas area.

• Here’s Where Kildare’s €20 Million Roads Funding Is Going - Including Funds For Newbridge Second Bridge

  The largest share - €11.33 million - is going toward new road construction and major improvement works, including continued progress on the Athy Southern Distributor Road, the R407 Sallins Bypass and Osberstown Interchange, and the Newbridge Southern Orbital Relief Route.

• €20m For Kildare Roads - Safety Works Included Across 17 Sites, Including Dag Welds Cross

  Upgrades are also planned on routes near Leixlip, Maynooth, Rathangan, Carragh, Naas and the Curragh, alongside €38,500 for renewed regulatory road markings at some junctions.

• Department Of Education Pauses Review Into SNA Allocations

  It follows complaints from schools and parents, reporting a reduction in the number of available posts