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CHAIRMAN OF HSE INQUIRY TEAM SEEKS FACE TO FACE MEETING WITH SAVITAS HUSBAND
Date Published: 20-Nov-2012
The Chairman of the HSE team looking into the death of Savita Halappanavar at University Hospital Galway has asked to meet her husband face to face.
Sabaratnam Arulkumaran wants to discuss Praveen Halappanavar’s concerns about the inclusion of 3 doctors from University Hospital Galway on the inquiry team.
The HSE says it’s taking Mr Halappanavar’s concerns extremely seriously, and is continuing to examine the make up of the investigation team.
Earlier Fianna Fáil warned that the inquiry is ‘dead in the water’ without Praveen’s co-operation.
But Mr Arulkumaran says the inclusion of the UHG doctors is neccessary in order to compare guidelines.
Fianna Fáil’s Michael McGrath says this inquiry needs to be more independent.
Meanwhile, Socialist Party MEP Paul Murphy has defended the writing of a letter to the Taoiseach Enda Kenny calling on the government to introduce legislation to allow abortion in cases where the mother’s life is in danger.
The letter refers to the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar whose death – Mr Murphy says – highlights the need for immediate action to introduce legislation for abortion in Ireland.
So far over fifty MEPs have signed the letter in support.
But the Labour MEP Phil Prendergast criticised the letter saying the MEPs are jumping to conclusions about Savita’s death.
She says she does not believe Savita lost her life because clinicians wouldn’t terminate her pregnancy for religious or legal reasons.
However, Paul Murphy says MEPs are appalled by what happened to the young woman
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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