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Only a fraction of fines for dog fouling have been paid

The compulsory acquisition mechanism is used by the council to address long-term vacancy and dereliction

Taking an estate in charge means responsibility for these services transfers to the local authority

The grant covers 100 per cent of the qualifying work between €750 and up to €5,000.

“These are high-quality, affordable homes in a sought-after location, which generated lots of interest when the first phase came to the market late last year."

The difficulties Kildare County Council has in enforcement of planning legislation was brought to light recently

The owner of contentious site in central Naas, derelict for nearly 20 years, has been refused permission to build seven maisonettes on the location – despite a council planner’s report recommending approval being given.

It acknowledges that the protection of nature is one of the defining challenges of our time and that meaningful action is required at local level to address the ongoing decline of habitats and species.

The purported owner is known to the council

This does not include the number of people housed in accommodation through HAP or RAS schemes

Congrats to the teams at both clubs

The issue is thought to effect around 800 people in Kildare, according to census figures

Some housing bodies are more efficient than others according to the councillor

The project was set to cost an estimated €2 million but the council has not disclosed a final figure and it is suspected the cost is now greater

The scheme provides discounted, fully serviced local authority land plots equipped with essential infrastructure such as roads, water and wastewater connections

A “small number of elected representatives” have been guilty of making “derogatory references to asylum seekers”, claimed a local rep

“This project reflects Kildare County Council's ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable homes that meet local housing need."

“We should be ambitious in how we communicate with our citizens”

Observations can be made by the public through the online portal until the end of August

There had been calls for the council to look for practical changes of local estates taken in charge

The council has been recognised as an example of “good practice” by the Environmental Protection Agency

Subject to funding, it is expected that the project will go to tender before the end of the year

The visit comes as research from the Gum Litter Taskforce reveals that littering is now viewed as socially unacceptable by more than 4 in 5 (82 per cent) young people

Will be great for the town

The council plans to install additional ‘No Swimming’ signs and is encouraging people not to swim at the location

In County Kildare, €50,000 will be made available to local Tidy Towns groups, resident associations and voluntary community groups registered with the Public Participation Network

The council are going to carry out a technical assessment 

It has not however commenced enforcement action

All these groups do great work in their communities

Would be great to see one!

Number of problems with the proposal according to the council

It looks like Kildare County Council has made a mistake

This new extension will see the Montessori add two classrooms, as well as ancillary toilets and a kitchen.

The road closure will be closed on a periodic dates over July, August and September

Has been an eyesore in the area

KILDARE County Council has published its Annual Report for 2025 this week (30 June), providing an overview of the Council’s programme of work delivered last year.

The new appointees will succeed the outgoing cathaoirleach and leas-cathaoirleach cllr Carmel Kelly and cllr Veralouise Behan

The current layout was introduced as a temporary measure in 2021 pending the development of a permanent scheme.

It is hoped a solution can be reached

The homes will support the town's growth and development, says the council

“This funding will support the early activation of complex sites, enabling infrastructure to be delivered in advance of, or alongside, housing development."