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MIDWIFE CALLED TO GIVE EVIDENCE AT SAVITA INQUEST
Date Published: 09-Apr-2013
A midwife has been called to give evidence at Savita Halappanavar’s inquest over an alleged comment that her pregnancy could not be terminated because ‘it was a Catholic thing’.
A friend of the 31 year old dentist has given evidence that she was present at Galway University Hospital when the remark was made
Lawyers for the hospital say they are not obliged to hand over the work roster but after a short adjournment they said the "best guess" was that the woman was clinical midwife managerAnn Maria Burke, who’s statement makes no reference to the remark
Today’s session has also heard that a modified obstetric early warning score system was not in place for Savita’s admission last October.
The system known as MOEWS was introduced at UHG the following month and remains in operation today.
The inquest has now broken for lunch and resumes at 2.
It heard that in July 2012 Galway University Hospital had agreed a policy on the management of sepsis.
The policy was prepared by the management team of the Department of Obstetrics.
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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