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• Minister Heydon Defends Storm Response As Scottish Citizens Get Food Allowances And Accommodation

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  Some locals have been without power since last week.

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• Gardaí Release Evo-Fit Of Suspected Rapist Linked To River Barrow Walkway Attack

  Kfm has sought clarity from Gardai as to why details have only been made public now.

• Historic Canal Side Homes In Athy Set For Revitalisation

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  While specific uses for the refurbished cottages have not yet been confirmed, Labour Cllr Aoife Breslin said she hopes they can be used to house older people.

• Only Four Properties In Kildare Available Through HAP Scheme Last Month

  The research was carried out by homelessness charity Simon Communities of Ireland

• As Panda Recycling Increases Fees In Dublin, Bin Price Hikes Are Now Expected Nationwide

  The general waste per-lift price is ­going up from €11.75 to €13.50.

• Carbury GAA Clubhouse Open To Locals Still Impacted By Water And Power Outages

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  The ESB is welcoming crews from Austria, Finland, the Netherlands and France from today as they look to get power up and running over the next few days.

• Killer Of Kildare Woman Raped And Strangled Dies In Prison

  A massive search had been conducted across Kildare and Wicklow following her disappearance.