Galway Bay FM News Archives
DAY FOUR OF SAVITA INQUEST CONCLUDES
Date Published: 11-Apr-2013
Day four of the inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar has just concluded.
Consultant Microbiologist Dr. Deirbhile Keady was among the witnesses to read her statement this afternoon.
She recounted a call received at home where her expert advice was sought in relation to the selection of antibiotics for Ms. Halappanavar.
During cross-examination, Coroner Dr. Ciaran MacLoughlin questioned whether there was any delay in getting a blood sample sent to testing on the Wednesday morning of Savita’s time in hospital.
Barrister Eugene Gleeson said it would seem the sample was taken at 7am and the Coroner referenced records which suggested the sample reached testing shortly after 10 that morning, some three hours later.
HSE Senior Counsel Declan Buckley said he would check it.
Dr. Keady maintained that she would not have changed the antibiotics given to Savita even if she had received the blood tests sooner.
She told the inquest that the antibiotics she was on covered the likely pathogens.
Two further witness statements were heard prior to the conclusion of this afternoon’s proceedings.
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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