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FAMILY AWARDED DAMAGES AFTER NEGLIGENT UHG TREATMENT
Date Published: 22-Dec-2011
The family of a farmer who died as a result of negligence in his treatment at University Hospital Galway has been awarded 1 point 5 million euro in damages.
According to the Irish Times, most of the award arose due to the loss of an expected inheritance of the man’s mothers farm.
Grace Davoren, a mother of four from Ballyvaughen County Clare claimed she lost out on a 1 point 5 million euro inheritance of her husband Michael’s family farm.
It followed circumstances where after he died after treatment for colitis, his mother altered a will that initially had left a 623 acre farm to him so as to ultimately leave it to his daughter.
Grace Davoren claimed that if her husband had not died before his mother the farm would have been left to her family.
Mrs. Davoren sued the HSE, consultant gastroenterologist John Lee and consultant surgeon Oliver McAnena following the death of her 47 year old husband on August 31st 2003.
In his judgement, Mr Justice Iarfhlaith O’ Neill rejected an argument by the defendents that it was probably the falling out between Grace and her mother in law that caused them to lose out on the inheritance of the estate.
Yesterday he ruled in her favour and awarded her and her family over 1 point 5 million euro in damages.
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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