National News from Friday, March 7th, 2025

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.