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Apple set to introduce new accessibility tools later this year

Apple is to introduce a new set of accessibility tools to its devices to aid those with disabilities, including a door detection tool which uses sensors in an iPhone or iPad to help those with sight problems find their way when arriving at a new ...

17 May 2022 at 15:51

National News

King Charles III praises late Queen as he is formally proclaimed the new British monarch

King Charles III paid tribute to the reign of the late Queen, “unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion”, as he was formally declared the UK's new monarch. During a poignant and sombre meeting of the Accession Council, the ...

10 Sept 2022 at 13:15

National News

Foster care leavers made priority group in access plan for third-level education

Activists have welcomed the inclusion of care leavers and the Roma community in the Irish Government’s fourth plan to improve and monitor people’s equity of access to third-level education. The plan, launched at TU Dublin’s Grangegorman ...

31 Aug 2022 at 19:23

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Action group attacks obstacles in Newbridge to people with disabilities

Cars and motorbikes parked on footpaths in Newbridge create just some of the obstacles that people with disabilities face on an almost daily basis. According to a local action group other significant hindrances include sandwich boards, ...

27 Sept 2021 at 12:42

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More time for traffic lights in Newbridge, County Kildare, suggested

Kildare County Council (KCC) must keep vulnerable road users (those with cognitive or physical impairments) in mind. That’s according to Social Democrats councillor Chris Pender, who made the comments at the latest Kildare-Newbridge ...

25 Apr 2023 at 11:00

National News

Bank warning on new remote access scam as attempts to steal money rise

A warning has been issued to bank customers about a new scam in which fraudsters are attempting to gain remote access to computers and bank accounts. Bank of Ireland is urging customers to be on their guard due to a new wave of ...

14 Sept 2023 at 10:00

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ROUND UP: Briefs from the latest Clane-Maynooth MD meeting for April 2024

MILL STREET ACTIVE TRAVEL SCHEME START DATE Kildare County Council (KCC) has provided a start date for the Mill Street Active Travel Scheme. The council gave the date in response to a motion by Fianna Fáil councillor Naoise Ó ...

11 Apr 2024 at 12:00

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Kildare's playground surfaces needs to be changed for wheelchair users

A call has been made for playground surfaces across Kildare to be changed - to make the facilities more accessible for all. Labour councillor Angela Feeney will ask Kildare County Council to review the policy for installing ...

21 Apr 2023 at 16:00

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Big Kildare Interview: Kilcullen resident and carer frustrated over lack of accessibility

Imagine being unable to do most of the things you love, all because the area you live in cannot cater to your basic needs? This is the reality for one Kilcullen resident: 64-year-old Mary Maguire. Mary, who is a mother and ...

11 Apr 2023 at 18:30

National News

Tipperary mum furious as Irish Ferries charters non-wheelchair accessible boat for popular route

A local mother is calling on Irish Ferries to look after their disabled customers after the company chartered a non-wheelchair accessible boat for a popular route. Olivia Hassett has stated she is “very upset” following ...

27 Feb 2024 at 18:09

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Concerns over accessibility in Kilcullen highlighted again at Kildare County Council meeting

A Fine Gael councillor has once again stressed the issue of accessibility in the town of Kilcullen. The issue was brought to the attention of Kildare County Council (KCC) members who attended the latest ...

25 Oct 2023 at 15:00

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Needs of vulnerable road users in Newbridge must be considered, local rep tells council

The needs of vulnerable road users in the town of Newbridge must be considered by Kildare County Council (KCC). That's according to Social Democrats Cllr Chris Pender, who made the comments at the ...

29 Apr 2024 at 13:00

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