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GALWAY SENATOR COULD FACE DISMISSAL FROM FINE GAEL
Date Published: 03-Feb-2013
GALWAY Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy-Eames could face dismissal from the parliamentary party if she votes against it on the abortion legislation.
She is reported in weekend national newspapers as having written to all Fine Gael TDs and Senators warning that a "free vote is critical on matters of conscience".
According to the "Sunday Independent" she has told colleagues that this is "one of the safest countries in which to have a baby, and no doctor at the hearings ever witheld, or knew of a doctor, to ever withold, or refuse medical treatment to a woman in difficulty in pregnancy in Ireland"
Meanwhile in "The Mail" she is quoted as saying that "to legislate for X, which specifies no time limits for a woman who claims she is suicidal, is neither the solution for the unborn baby or for the pregnant woman".
But a failure to vote in accordance with the Fine Gael party whip will guarantee dismissal from the parliamentary party as Taoiseach Enda Kenny has ruled out a free vote on the matter.
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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