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Abortion is main focus of day 6 of Savita inquest as expert witness questioned
Date Published: 17-Apr-2013
The sixth day of the inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar has now come to an end at County Hall.
Proceeding have reached a conclusion with reports on post-mortems carried out on the placenta and the foetus.
Proceedings came to a conclusion this evening with a report from witness Dr. Michael Tan Chien Sheng, a consultant pathologist in UHG who carried out the post mortem on the foetus.
He told the inquest he had carried out the autopsy on November 2nd.
He said it was a still born foetus at 17 weeks gestation and incompatible with life.
The inquest also heard from Dr. Frans Colesky who carried out the post mortem on the placenta.
Praveen left the room for these sensitive reports as previously indicated by his legal team.
This morning, Expert witness Dr. Peter Boylan told the inquest that had Ms. Halappanavar had a termination on the Monday or Tuesday of her time in hospital, it is highly likely she would not have died.
However he noted it was NOT a practicable position at that time because of the law as there was not a real and substantial risk to her life at that
stage.
The consultant obstetrician also pointed to a number of deficiencies in Savita’s care.
In response to questioning this afternoon, he said the legal position is guided by medical council guidelines that abortion is illegal in Ireland except where there is a real and substantial risk to the life of the mother as distinct from the health of the mother.
He added that obstetricians in Ireland are working to a certain extent in a vacuum.
HSE Senior Counsel Declan Buckley asked if the rarity of this case is a difficulty visited upon nurses, doctors and right up to consultants – the
expert witness agreed.
Day seven of the inquest resumes at County Hall at 10 tomorrow morning.
It’s hoped a verdict will be reached by Friday.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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