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LANDLADY TO APPEAL DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES TO GALWAY STUDENTS
Date Published: 08-Mar-2013
A former landlady who put a group of student tenants, from Galway and other counties, under electronic surveillance, has asked for more time to lodge an appeal against a Circuit Court judgement against her.
In 2007, Rita McKenna and her daughter Edel were ordered to pay damages of more than 115 thousand euro to the students for invasion of privacy.
It related to a property at 46 Mobhi Road, Glasnevin Dublin
The tenants from Galway, Mayo, Donegal, Armagh and Monaghan rented the property at Glasnevin in 2003 and 2004.
They suspected that their conversations were being monitored when the landlady referred to details of a conversation the students had in private.
A Circuit Court judge ruled that the students’ right to privacy was infringed and awarded damages.
Following the Circuit Court ruling, a judgement mortgage was registered against the Glasnevin property to secure payment of damages.
In the High Court yesterday, Rita McKenna asked for more time to lodge an appeal to the 2007 Circuit Court order.
According to today’s Irish Times, Master Edmund Honohan adjourned the application to next month.
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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