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HSE WEST MEMBERS BRIEFED AT FORUM MEETING ON SAVITA DEATH
Date Published: 27-Nov-2012
The HSE has moved to clarify the key actions taken by University Hospital Galway following the death of Savita Halappanavar last month.
Members of the HSE West regional forum were briefed at this afternoon’s meeting of the forum at Merlin Park Hospital.
Members also voted to postpone calls for a public inquiry on the 31 year olds death UNTIL the results of the other investigations are revealed.
Members heard on Oct 30th the HSE’s national incident management team was verbally notified followed by a formal notification on November 1st. UHG then began the process of udentifying clinicians and preparing terms of reference,
He added that on November 14th the HSE confirmed that the National Incident Management team would oversee the investigation, and the internal review was subsumed into that process.
In response, City Councillor Catherine Connolly queried why it had taken the HSE a full month to clarify its actions, and questioned the silence until the tragedy was later reported on in a national newspaper.
Members then discussed the incident at length but were in general consensus that they should hold fire on calling for a public sworn inquiry.
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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