A new nationwide €60 million COVID Business Aid Scheme (CBAS) will provide a welcome boost for struggling businesses in Kildare, Minister Martin Heydon has said.
Minister Heydon said the funding for the COVID Business Aid Scheme (CBAS) was secured by the Tánaiste at cabinet this week and Kildare County Council will be responsible for administering the […]
Kildare County projects received total funding of €70,234 under the Community Enhancement Programme in 2020.
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, announced that €7 million was made available to over 3,000 projects nationally through the 2020 Community Enhancement Programme […]
As it was confirmed today that over 77,000 vaccines were administered up to yesterday, it is expected that the AstraZeneca vaccine could be approved by the end of this month.
Approval of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine would be a huge boost to our vaccination programme as it would allow a jump to about 100,000 vaccinations a week […]
I’m delighted for the great team and residents at the Curragh Lawns Nursing Home who were the first Kildare nursing home to receive the Pfizer Biontec vaccine today. A total of 37 Curragh Lawns residents and 52 staff received their vaccinations there today. Well done to Liam, Miriam, Valerie and all of the staff for […]
Summary of new Covid measures confirmed by the government this evening.
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Covid case numbers continue to rise around the Country. If you’re an employee or self employed, the Covid-19 Illness Benefit can provide you with income support if you’ve been diagnosed with #Covid or instructed by a GP or the HSE to self isolate. The payment is €350.
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As the number of Covid cases continue to rise, the Government has today agreed to move to full Level 5 from midnight tonight.
Non-essential retail and gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools can remain open until close of business tomorrow Thursday 31st December.
Level 5 restrictions will remain […]
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Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has praised the contribution of our defence forces in the response to Covid-19. While we may not see them on the streets, we can be proud of the many roles that they are carrying out as part of the National Response.
In […]