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LOCAL COUNCILLOR WANTS PROTECTION FOR PEOPLE WHO REPORT CHILD ABUSE
Date Published: 28-Jan-2009
A local councillor is calling for protection measures to be put in place to ensure people who report child abuse are not victimised.
At yesterday’s Regional Health Forum Meeting in the city, Councillor Michael Mullins referred to a recent court case involving child abuse in Roscommon.
However, many local councillors, including Councillor Padraig Conneely say they’re could be cases at the moment in Galway and other counties.
Many members of the Forum wanted to know how the HSE would ensure that a similiar situation does not occur again.
Director of the HSE West Regional Health Office, Dr. Seán Conroy, said he would outline the guidelines for reporting suspected child abuse at the next meeting of the Forum.
Councillor Michael Mullins says it’s important people feel confident in coming forward with information on suspected child abuse.
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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