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HIGH COURT RESERVE JUDGEMENT ON DEAF GALWAY WOMAN’S LANDMARK CASE
Date Published: 06-Jun-2008
The High Court has reserved judgement on a deaf Galway womans legal battle challenging her exclusion from jury service on grounds of her deafness.
Joan Clarke of Athenry Road Loughrea says she should not be deemed ineligible for jury service merely because she is deaf.
Joan Clarke has claimed that excluding her from a jury is discriminatory and in breach of the Constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights Act 2003.
She told the High Court she wants to perform “this important civic duty” on the same basis as everyone else and was frustrated at not being allowed to when she was summoned for jury service before Galway Circuit Court in April 2006.
She was excused from serving, apparently on grounds of her deafness.
Joan Clarke is contending she’s entitled to be facilitated to serve on a jury by means of a sign language interpreter.
In opposing the action, the State denies her claims and says Ms Clarke is ineligible for jury service due to the “permanent infirmity of deafness”
The state claims she is not entitled to have appropriate arrangements made to accommodate her deafness and enable her serve as a juror.
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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