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• Clane Woman Ends Hunger Strike, Citing Health Concerns

  She has been on hunger strike since May 21st in an effort to get the Government to act on the war in Gaza, specifically around the Occupied Territories Bill.

• Man Arrested For Threats To Slice Irish Babies To Appear In Court Again On 5 June

  Misinformation had been circulating online claiming the man was in Newbridge yesterday when he was actually still in custody.

• Discussions Underway To Bring Tea Trolleys Back To Trains Across The Country

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  Just two services, Cork and Belfast, currently offer on-board catering.

• Cllr Calls For Power To Name Housing Estates, Currently Decided By Council's "Naming Committee"

  At present, names are reviewed and approved by the council’s Estate Naming Committee, who meet twice a month to assess proposals as part of the planning compliance process.

• From TV To Bloom: Kildare’s Debbie Brophy Showcases Pollinator Paradise As Bloom Kicks Off

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  Garden-scapes dedicated to sustainable living and to promote the health of pollinators, are among the designs on display.

• New IT Systems, More Staff, But Unauthorised Builds Soar In Kildare As Cllrs Demand In-Person Meetings

  Kildare County Council’s Executive confirmed a significant increase in complaints about unauthorised developments and acknowledged that the issue is becoming more complex and widespread.

• Greyhound Racing Ireland Defends €488k Spent At Two Care Centres In Kilcullen And Croom

  Speaking on Kildare Today, Nuala Donlon, spokesperson for Greyhound Action Ireland, said that in comparison, the ISPCA received €1.2 million in Budget 2024 to fund its entire homing and enforcement operations and rehomed 1,382 dogs.

• Further Update: Man Arrested Following Online Threats Due In Court This Morning

  The man is due to appear before Portlaoise District Court this morning.