The monies will fund 24 new posts.
24 lactation consultant posts are being created to provide breastfeeding support in the country's maternity units.
Over €1.5 million of funding is being allocated to the HSE to provide for the specialists across hospital and community settings.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says Ireland has to increase its breastfeeding rates to improve child and maternal health, and reduce childhood obesity.
Five Kildare Special Schools Included In New Scheme Bringing Therapists Directly Into Schools
The rollout will begin in special schools, with mainstream schools to follow from the 2026–27 school year.
Give Gardai Scramblers To Enforce Law On Illegal Bikes, Says Kildare Garda Member
It comes as Justin Kelly says “nothing is off the table” when it comes to tackling scrambler bikes, with Gardaí examining legislation, enforcement and public behaviour.
Labour Urges EuroGiant To Give Workers Clarity As Job Fears Grow
Stores are continuing to trade for the moment, but there are concerns for 640 jobs in 20 counties, including Kildare.
Panda Raises Bin Costs In Parts Of The Capital, Leaving Door Open To Wider Hikes Across Leinster
The cost of a general waste bin lift is also going up, from €13.50 to €14.75, an increase of just over 9 per cent.
Major Drainage Project Serving Kildare Moves To Early Procurement
The Project is designed to provide additional wastewater treatment capacity for the region.
Flood Risk Rises In Kildare As Multiple Areas And Routes Close
Parts of Newbridge and Clane remain at heightened risk of flooding, though the Council says no homes are currently affected, with sandbags ready to be deployed if needed.
Parents Contacted After Gardaí Seize Illegal E-Scooters From Minors In Naas
Gardai said the scooters are illegal, do not comply with current legislation, and are capable of serious speed and causing serious injury.
Kildare Has Highest Household Data Usage In The Country
The average household usage on highspeed fibre has risen by 61% in five years
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