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ICU CONSULTANT TELLS INQUEST OF CONVERSATION WITH PRAVEEN ABOUT RESEARCH STUDY
Date Published: 12-Apr-2013
Dr. Michael Scully opened his statement by offering his sincere sympathies to Praveen Halappanavar on the death of his wife.
He wasn’t present in court as he asked to be excused from proceedings today following a difficult week.
Mr. Scully said he wanted to apologise to Praveen if a conversation heldon October 26th had caused his any distress and wanted to clarify matters.
He told the inquest that he was one of a number of ICU consultants who had
received formal training in relation to a research study on acute respiratory distress syndrome and that he had been approached by a research nurse who felt Savita may have been a suitable patient for the study.
He detailed how he followed protocol in seeking consent from the patient’s next of kin Praveen, and discussed it with him in a sympathetic manner.
He assured him there was no coercion to take part and later received a call from Praveen who said he did not wish for Ms. Halappanavar to take part.
Barrister Eugene Gleeson said it was an unfortunate misunderstanding and these things happen and said his client accepts his apology.
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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