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The Government has been leasing the site since 2020.
Cabinet has given approval for the State to purchase Dublin's Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre.
It's currently used for housing international protection applicants and those fleeing the war in Ukraine, and has the capacity to accommodate 2,300 people.
The Government has been leasing the site since 2020.
Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan says there are no immediate plans to increase capacity at the site:
Snapshot Of Ireland’s IPAS System: Growth Continues, Kildare At 564 As Of May
The countries with the highest representation in the IPAS system include Nigeria (7,221), Georgia (2,940), Algeria (2,597), and Somalia (2,239).
Kildare Vet Issues Advice After Rabies Death Abroad, Says Ireland Rabies-Free Due To Strict Controls
A Kildare vet is advising people to seek immediate medical help after any bite or scratch abroad, even if it seems minor.
No Tea, No Cereal, No Jam: Naas Food Bank Makes Desperate Plea
Donations can be dropped off during working hours at either the Parish Office at Ballycane Church in Naas or the Parish Office on the Sallins Road in Naas.
Dáil Clash Erupts Over Sudden Halt On Hundreds Of Social Homes, Including In Athy And Blessington
Among them: 79 homes in Athy and 106 in Blessington.
€420 Million Spent On Housing Asylum Seekers In First Three Months Of This Year Alone
A total of eighteen companies which are providing accommodation, have earned over five million euro between January and the end of March.
Update: Man Hospitalised With Serious Injuries After Escooter Incident In Newbridge
The incident occurred at around 12pm on June 18th in the Moorefield Road area and involved an escooter.
Irish Rail To Review Hourly Train Service For Athy If Demand Is High - A Petition Is Now Gaining Traction
Support is flooding in online, with locals offering other suggestions in addition to the hourly service.
Kildare TD Calls For €100 Leap Card Credit For Learner Drivers Facing Lengthy Test Delays
Kildare currently has over 4,000 people waiting to sit their driving test, with average delays stretching up to 30 weeks at some centres – significantly higher than the national average of 20.6 weeks.
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