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498 teenagers aged between 15 and 19 have tested positive for an STI or HIV.
18 children under 14 years old have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection this year.
Nearly 500 teenagers aged between 15 and 19 have tested positive.
Eoghan Murphy reports
Monaghan GP Illona Duffy says the figures in relation to young children are alarming
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Government Moves To Let Gardaí Alert Schools After Domestic Violence Incidents
It's aim is to ensure a child’s school will be informed if a domestic violence incident has occurred in the home of the child so there can be extra support made available.
Aerosol Misuse In Kildare Raises Fears Of Sudden Death Risk Among Teens
A local resident says they saw a group of school-age girls in Naas this week inhaling deodorant through a towel.
New Housing Plan Could See Kildare County Council Bidding Against First-Time Buyers
It's in a bid to tackle long-term homelessness, but it could result in the state competing with first time buyers for those homes.
Remembrance Service For JoJo Dullard: Parish Marks Three Decades Since Disappearance
Her sister, Kathleen Bergin, says the family will never stop seeking answers, and is urging anyone with any information to come forward.
Local Property Tax Deadline Extended To Wednesday
Revenue says there has been strong engagement from property owners ahead of the original deadline, which was today.
Lawless Rejects Claim He Let Apprenticeship Exam Leak Scandal "Fester"
He said the leaking of exam materials is “entirely unacceptable” and insists he acted decisively to protect the integrity of the system.
Three Teenagers Arrested In Connection With Rioting At Citywest Hotel Last Month
The latest arrests bring the total number of people detained in connection with the disorder to 36.
Alleged Admissions Row Ignites Between Leixlip Schools Over Irish V English Language Pathways
In a letter issued to parents, Coláiste Chiaráin claimed that the Board of Management at Scoil Uí Dhálaigh has decided to stop the school from speaking to its 6th class pupils this year.
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