with Hannah Kelly
Vhi says its claims costs have risen by a fifth in 2023, compared with the previous year.
Locals with health insurance through Vhi can expect a price hike from March 1st.
It's the third time in a year that the health insurer has increased its premiums.
The average rise will be about 7 per cent, similar to another increase announced back in October.
Vhi says its claims costs have risen by a fifth in 2023, compared with the previous year.
Tractor Convoy To Reach Naas At Around 11am As Irish Farmers Head For EU Protest
They'll be driving tractors today from the Irish Farm Centre to Rosslare and will get on a ferry to France for the demonstration in Brussels on Thursday.
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The new roles also include two full-time pharmacists and three managerial positions, contributing to the more than 550 jobs.
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The inspection also uncovered significant staffing problems.
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The utility is submitting planning applications for a 170-kilometre pipeline from the River Shannon to Dublin, a scheme designed to secure drinking water for half the country’s population.
Two Kildare Animal Charities Share €170k Fund As Animal Welfare Costs Continue To Mount
In 2024, My Lovely Horse Rescue received €54,000 from the Department of Agriculture. At the time, volunteers said the funds would only cover one bill "out of many huge bills".
Call To Make Extended Christmas Train Timetable Permanent For Commuter Towns
Fine Gael Kildare North TD Joe Neville says later weekend services would benefit commuters, make public transport more viable, and help ease traffic congestion over time.
Roadside Memorial Ban Proposal Criticised Over Christmas Timing
Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien says there's no definitive decision on the plans.
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