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The government has published its 57 page National Covid 19 Action Plan, which is attached to this article, or available for download here
Italian President, Sergio Matarella, has announced the country's Prime Minister has resigned.
Giuseppe Conte survived two confidence votes in parliament last week.
But, Mr. Conte lost his absolute majority in the Senate, after centrist ally Matteo Renzi defected.
Two Kildare Senators are calling on the Minister of State for Agriculture to stop the relocation of Horse Sport Ireland from Kildare to Dublin.
A second round of discussions between the EU and AstraZeneca have resulted in "dissatisfaction", according to the Health Commissioner, Stella Kyriakides.
Member states are unhappy with what they say is a lack of clarity, and insufficient explanations about the vaccine delay.
Over 5,000 National Guard troops will remain in Washington DC, until mid-March.
The US Army has confirmed the guards will be stationed there, amid concerns over potential political unrest.
A man has been arrested in Austria, after he was caught trying to smuggle 74 protected chameleons into the country.
The reptiles are from Tanzania, and range from one week old, to fully grown adults.
In Kfm traffic and travel news,
Emergency tree felling works are underway in Straffan.
Kildare County Council says the project, at Baronrath, began this morning.
Subject to weather conditions, it is scheduled to continue until Friday.
Kildare's Aimsir has retained its Two Michelin Stars in the 2021 Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland
The Celbridge restaurant, which opened 2019, won its first Michelin accolade months after opening.
A councillor says Kildare's promotion as a domestic tourism destination should be stepped-up.
Kildare County Council says "Into Kildare has solid plans in place to support the tourism and hospitality industry when Kildare reopens to visitors"
US President, Joe Biden's team says the Biden family's two German shepherds are settling into their new home at the White House.
A spokesperson says 'Champ' is enjoying his new bed by the fireplace, while 'Major' loves running around on the South Lawn.
Italy's Prime Minister is expected to offer his resignation today.
Giuseppe Conte lost his majority in the Senate last week, after the centrist, Italia Viva party, withdrew from the ruling coalition, due to the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic..
There were 2,054 residential property transactions in Kildare in the year to November.
GeoDirectory reports that 40.5% of those were new dwellings, significantly higher than the proportion, nationally which was 18%.
Couples living in Dublin on average wages are not able to buy the cheapest apartments and the UK's unemployment rate's risen to 5 percent
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