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DUNMORE STUDENT GETS COMPENSATION FOR DISCRIMINATION
Date Published: 17-Feb-2009
A former student of Dunmore Community School, has been awarded three and a half thousand euro in compensation after he was suspended from school in his Leaving Cert year for refusing to cut his hair.
The case – which dates back to 2004 – was taken by the boy’s mother on his behalf and the Equality Tribunal ruled that he had been discriminated against and victimised.
David Knott was a Leaving Cert Student at Dunmore Community School for the 2004/2005 school year.
He was told he had a “girl’s hair style” by the Deputy Principal at the school.
He was then told by the Prinicipal, Mr. Gilmore, to cut his hair or go to another school.
David cut his hair, but on returning to school, a barber was hired by the school to measure its length and he was told it was still too long.
David missed sitting his “mock” exams while on suspension and eventually moved to another school to sit his Leaving Cert.
David’s mother, Mary Knott brought a complaint to the Equality Tribunal.
The Equality Tribunal ruled that he was victimised and discriminated against by Dunmore Community School.
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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