Galway Bay FM News Archives
REPORT INTO ATHENRY BASED LECTURER PUBLISHED
Date Published: 15-Apr-2008
The HSE has published a report into procedures that allowed an Athenry-based lecturer remain in his job at Athlone IT after he was convicted of sexual assault charges in Holland.
Dr Niall McElwee, of Rockfield Athenry resigned from his position in July last year after it emerged that he had been convicted of the offences in Amsterdam in June 2004.
He was head of the Child and Youth Care Learning Centre at AIT.
The Department of Justice here became aware of the incident in the summer of 2004 – the Dutch authorities wrote to the department offering it the pportunity to prosecute Niall McElwee in this jurisdiction.
However, the department did not notify the Midland Health Board or the Department of Health about the convictions.
Niall McElwee continued to work as a lecturer in childcare policy for another three years
The report is critical of personnel within the Health Board, who became aware of the incident and did not inform the designated child protection and social work personnel in accordance with the Children First Guidelines.
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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