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INDIAN AMBASSADOR TO MEET TANAISTE OVER UHG DEATH
Date Published: 16-Nov-2012
The Indian ambassador to Ireland says he expects to meet with the Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore later today – to discuss the death of Savita Halappanavar at UHG last month.
Savita, a dentist, had lived in the city with her husband, 34 year old Praveen, an engineer at Boston Scientific and died after contracting septicaemia following a miscarriage at University Hospital Galway.
Her family claim she was refused a medical termination.
Details are expected to be released today [Nov 16] of a planned HSE review into the death.
The HSE says it’s strengthening the National Incident Management Team being put together – by putting an outside expert in obstetrics and gynaecology in charge.
The review team – and it’s terms of reference – are expected to be announced later.
The ambassador, Debashish Chakravarti, says the circumstances of Savita’s death is a cause of concern to the Indian Government.
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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