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JURY RESUMES DELIBERATIONS IN SEXUAL ASSAULT TRIAL
Date Published: 26-Feb-2013
A jury in the trial of a 42-year old accountant charged with the sexual assault of four schoolgirls will resume its deliberations this morning.
It was sent home last evening after it failed to reach a verdict.
The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons denies 24 charges of sexual assault against the four girls which are alleged to have taken place between 1996 and 2006 when they were aged between five and twelve years of age.
All four girls, who are now aged between 18 and 21, gave evidence during the four-day trial at Galway Circuit Criminal Court.
They told the jury of three women and nine men the accused sexually assaulted each of them in turn while they sat on his lap in front of his office computer.
Jury Rory McCabe sent the jury home at 6 last evening after it failed to reach a verdict following two hours of deliberations.
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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