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HUSBAND OF SAVITA HALAPANNAVAR CALLS FOR CHANGES TO HSE INQUIRY
Date Published: 20-Nov-2012
The husband of the late Savita Halappanavar wants employees of Galway University Hospital removed from the HSE inquiry into her death.
The Irish Times reports that Praveen Halappanavar will request through his solicitor that the three UHG employees be removed from the enquiry.
Those involved include Proffesor John J Morrison, a consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology; Dr Catherine Fleming, consultant in infectious diseases; and Dr Brian Harte, consultant in anaesthesia and intensive care at the hospital.
Last evening, the HSE announced details of its inquiry into the death of Savita Hallapanavar at University Hospital Galway last month.
It will be headed up by Sabaratnam Arulkumaran a UK expert in obsterics and gynaecology.
He says the three consultants from Galway on the inquiry team were not involved in the care of Ms Halappanavar.
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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