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Stevenstown Transport Limited, a haulage company located in Kilcullen Industrial Estate, has been found to owe €600,600 in under-declared excise duties and VAT.

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The family haven't confirmed whether they have been invited to attend events at the White House.

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That's a three-fold increase in under a decade, according to figures from the Department of Education.

Opposition parties quickly slammed the proposals, with Sinn Fein's Eoin O'Broin warning it would be a stepping stone to introduce charges for everybody.

The charges, likely capped at €500 per year, will target homes with unusually high water consumption, particularly those where leaks or other preventable issues go unaddressed.

The book’s lending card shows the last due date as December 31, 1951.

Motorists are being advised to drive with extreme caution.

The Psychiatric Nurses Association, based in Sallins, says its members will commence action on Wednesday the 26th in a row over staff recruitment issues.

John Glynn, 28, pleaded guilty to six counts of sexual assault on dates between 2013 and 2018 at an address in Kildare.

These cases mark the first prosecutions under sales pricing regulations introduced in 2022.

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Lifeboats and helicopter crews are responding to the incident, which happened around 10 miles away from Hull in the North Sea.

Dublin has the highest amount of unpaid fines, at 13.3 million followed by Naas.

Garda Fiona Somers (48), of Sallins, is attached to the Special Detective Unit (SDU).

The incident happened on the Lower Dargle Road in Bray, with the alarm was raised shortly before 5am.

The incident happened at around 7.25 am this morning.

Bord na Móna has customers in Kildare, Carlow, Laois, Limerick, Meath, Offaly, Roscommon, Tipperary, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow.

The collision happened near Junction 7 Lucan

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Currently a learner driver can have an unlimited number of permits and test attempts.

Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending the scene.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the area, between Thursday - Saturday to come forward.

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It follows the HSE plans for key health workers to be put on duty over the St.Patrick's Weekend.

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Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central reports

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Political Correspondent with The Irish Times, Jack Horgan-Jones reports

Adding up to 138 euro to family plans

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Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Matt Carthy reports

The announcement follows protests in the capital by parents, some from Kildare, who can not get access to a special education class for their children.

The court heard the woman has no difficulty with the 39-year-old garda being named but doesn’t wish to be identified herself.

43-year-old Martin Cunningham of Crann Cottage, Cloneygal, Carlow appeared before Dublin District Court this morning charged in connection with the incident.

Kildare North TD Aidan Farrelly of the Social Democrats said the approval of fee hikes does not come as a surprise.

It's the largest private provider of intellectual disability and mental health services.

Cashel District Court ruled that Mr. Meehan had exhausted all legal options and deliberately violated planning laws.

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It's as SSE Airtricity is increasing its prices from April - and overall costs for households and businesses are much higher than five years ago.

Revolut says the cons are most prevalent on Facebook, X and WhatsApp and fans aged 25-34 are the most likely victims.

The judge, however, awarded costs against Mr McGregor, after lawyers for Ms Hand argued it had been necessary for them to bring the application.

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Several Gardaí pursued the digger where it was eventually stopped and a man was arrested.

The incident occurred outside Castledawson yesterday afternoon.

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The house also has accessibility features, including contrasting wall colours for visual impairment, and a stair lift for mobility issues.

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39 complaints were from customers who reported becoming ill from consuming their water.

Since its closure, some locals have regressed so much that they are now in hospital.

She also posed as an au pair in Kildare and accused a Celbridge family of owing her thousands of euros in unpaid wages. She used multiple fake personas to deceive people.

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The 11-year-old was taken to Temple Street Children's Hospital for treatment after he was attacked yesterday morning by another boy of the same age.

Gardai are investigating the string of thefts around the county.

Nationally, €67 million has been announced for Ireland’s greenways.

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AAI CEO, Sheila Gilheany, says brands are using non-alcoholic products to get around the rules.

The JCB travelled from Carlow, through Palatine and towards Tullow during the morning school commute.

Dart+ West plans to double train frequency on the Maynooth line, increasing passenger capacity from 5,000 to 13,000 per hour each way.

The loophole lets drivers avoid reaching 12 penalty points, which would normally result in a six-month driving ban.

Gardai have been hunting the 39-year-old down for over two years.

it follows a case taken by Tipperary's John O'Meara.

Ireland is one of five EU member states that has no domestic gas storage.

A young boy has been taken to hospital in Dublin with injuries believed to be non-life threatening following what's described as an incident, as a primary school in north Dublin.

It comes as the current Chief, Lieutenant General Seán Clancy is due to leave his post to take up a job in the EU this summer.

Local authorities have confirmed that numerous property acquisitions are on hold, awaiting a formal Cabinet decision on extending the initiative.

Liam is described as being approximately 5’ 10” tall, of slim build, with short dark brown hair and brown eyes.

A White House official claims Donald Trump wants to ensure there's a commitment to peace - though Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants American security guarantees.

TD claimed more than 567 thousand euro in the first month of the new Dáil term, despite sitting just once on December 18th to elect Verona Murphy as Ceann Comhairle.

A suspect has been arrested.

26-year-old Charles Dooher, from Lifford in County Donegal, was at home when a masked gang broke in and beat him with iron bars.

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Originating in Denmark in the late 1960s, the cohousing movement has since gained popularity across Europe and North America.

Higher Education Minister James Lawless says some blocks are already vacant for various reasons.

Nationally, there were also rises in kidnappings, firearms and explosives offences, and public order offences.

Deputy Moynihan said he is "fiercely puzzled" by a "reluctance" from some schools to accommodate children in special classes.

During their recent spree, they were also suspected of "checking out houses and cars" in several locations.

Revenue says at a minimum, they are likely to see existing tax rates increase - however, each case will be determined individually.

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One in twelve people in Ireland are currently driving without insurance.

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Former Army Ranger Cathal Berry says a previously set 2028 deadline for completion of major upgrades to the Defence Forces must be brought forward.

They will appear before Naas District Court in the morning.

The driver was found driving under a learner's permit

It's understood a number of pedestrians were struck during the incident.

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Micheál Martin will meet US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on 12 March.

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He has welcomed Ukraine Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Early morning buses may be affected

Investigations are ongoing

The pair in their 40s appeared before Dublin District Court today.

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Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris stated he's convinced the country will need them in the future.

Comments on social media highlighted a major rift between America and it's traditional allies.

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Data from the National self Harm Registry for Ireland shows self harm is most common among teenagers and young adults.

The incident occurred on the Sallyglen Road.

The Lots of Socks campaign encourages people across Ireland to wear colorful, mismatched socks to raise awareness and funds for DSI.

Nathan McDonnell, from Ballyroe in Tralee, allowed a machine containing bags of crystal meth to be stored in a warehouse at his family’s garden centre.

He believes it was an opportunistic homophobic attack by people “on the hunt” for someone to assault.

SSE Airtricity is blaming rising network charges and wholesale energy costs going up.

The new Cadet School Headquarters will provide the Defence Forces with a permanent facility to support the induction and training of officer cadets.

The expanded service will cover routes X25, X26, X27, X28, X30, X31, and X32, providing 25 morning departures and 20 evening departures.

The force has now moved the goal posts, and instead says 150 new members will enter the unit this year.

Gardaí say from now on, they will request proof of calibration certification when cameras are installed.

Along her journey, Claire met other cancer patients left completely "broke" with very little support.

The Dáil's register of members' interests shows 32 of the 174 TDs declared rental income in the last year.

Hosting has saved the State more than €386 million euro.

Iuliama Mihaela Maftei has been missing from her home in Celbridge, since Tuesday 18th February, 2025.

She said the man in his 60s who raped her in May 2022 had shown no remorse or guilt and described the feeling of ‘grieving for her old, carefree life’.

The funding package includes over €156 million for 686 new cost rental homes and an additional €12 million to support the delivery of 163 new affordable purchase homes.

He stood outside the house that is being searched accompanied by two friends and at one point he got visibly distressed and started shouting “he’s my son, yous don’t understand”.

The groups provide services for people with disabilities, the elderly and other vulnerable people.

In Broadford, one motorist was clocked driving at 93km/h in an 80km/h zone on the R148.

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Speaking on Kildare Today, local woman Louise said the eating disorder damaged her daughter's heart.

High-quality CCTV footage captured the events on Main Street, Clane, aiding officers in their pursuit of the suspect.

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Rowdy scenes prompted Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy to intervene.

Another accomplice, Sean Atowo (23), of Roseberry Hill, Newbridge, also pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing on May 26 pending a probation report.

A number of items were seized during the searches, including a high end value vehicle.

She was among a group of family who were also due to attend the funeral.

He will appear before Naas District Court later next month.

Just last year, Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty called on the Government to "pull the plug" and not grant any more contracts to BAM.

Gardaí said a technical and forensic examination is under way at a house in Drogheda.

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Speaking on Kildare Today, Grainne Griffin, Director Of Communications at the CCPC, said that at the moment consumers have to pay to access a car's history.

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The HSE has launched a new app, which allows you to view appointments, keep a record of your medication requirements, and store digital cards like a European Health Insurance Card.

It's been lying idle since 2017 as it doesn't fit in any room

During the operation, Gardaí recovered and seized two firearms.

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Around 21 million people in Europe experience depression, with higher rates among women in Ireland, compared to men.

Some of the pups that did not survive may have been eaten by rats.

Swans in urban waterways, including Newbridge, might be spreading these bacteria, including strains resistant to last-resort antibiotics.

A man in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene and removed to Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise for a post-mortem exam.

Samantha Cookes, convicted in Ireland and Britain for fraud, pleaded guilty last week to deception and theft of €60,000 in social welfare disability payments over a four-year period up to 2024.

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A quarter of Fianna Fáil voters and 18 per cent of Fine Gael voters say they would've voted differently had they have known these figures.

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They're marching from the GPO to Merrion Square.

There are currently 15 people reported on trolleys.

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The 38 year old went missing on this day in 2011.

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Independent TD Mattie McGrath reports

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Developers could get cash grants or tax refunds to speed up housing projects

Laya to increase premiums by 6.6% in April, following hikes from VHI and Irish Life

Kfm understands that the hand is not skeletal and was only put at the location recently.

Many refugees, including over 40 school-age children, fear disruption to their education.

He currently owes the State €79,100 in unpaid fines.

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Between 2018 and 2023 fraudulent activity was most common in applications of jobseekers' payments, followed by illness benefit and child benefit.

It includes the construction of a modern gym with a multi purpose hall and an obstacle course at the camp in Meath.

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Some people, however, are happy enough to have the likes of takeaways and coffees delivered by drones.

It's in protest against his foreign and domestic policies.

The company says employees were notified immediately and more engagement will take place in the coming days.

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Speaking on Kildare Today, Fianna Fail TD for Kildare North Naoise O'Cearuil said he has contacted the NTA to explore a potential Public Service Obligation (PSO).

Numerous objections were lodged to the controversial plan to redevelop the service station at Creeslough - including many objections from loved ones of the victims.

Documents released under the Freedom of Information Act show toll companies collected 190 million euro last year – up 11 percent on 2023.

BAM has been awarded the contract for the Belfast hospital, in partnership with the GRAHAM construction firm.

The Department of Housing is considering exemptions that would mean the free-standing structures wouldn't need planning permission

The 24-year-old passed away on Sunday following injuries sustained in a fall at Thurles earlier this month

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Historical trees and the Old Belfy that dated back to 1840 demolished to build the development.

The eviction ban expired at midnight on Friday.

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