Galway Bay FM News Archives
DUBLIN CORONER TO WRITE TO PORTIUNCULA HOSPITAL
Date Published: 10-May-2011
The Dublin City Coroner, Dr. Brian Farrell, is to write to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe after an inquest into the death of a baby in February 2010.
A midwive told the coroners court today that she was unhappy with the treatment being given to mother, Lorraine Reilly from Duniry, Loughrea.
Baby Amber Reilly was delivered at the Ballinasloe hospital by caesarean section on February 9th last year.
According to the Evening Herald, at Baby Amber’s birth, the umbilical cord was around her neck and she suffered brain damage.
She was transferred to the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin where she died 6 days later.
The inquest heard that midwife, Anne Benson, contacted a second consultant after Dr. Peter Lukco administered the medication terbutaline during labour to Lorraine Reilly.
Dr. Lucko said that after giving the medication the patient was feeling much better.
The second consultant, Dr. Naveed Khawaja examined Mrs Higgins in the labour ward and brought her to theatre for an emergency C section.
Dr. Naveed told the coroner that he "possibly" wouldn’t have used the medication terbutaline on someone who had a previous C section.
The coroner recorded a narrative verdict in the inquest and said he would write to Portiuncula Hospital.
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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