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Savita inquest adjourns until tomorrow
Date Published: 18-Apr-2013
The inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar has now concluded.
Proceedings have adjourned until tomorrow morning when it’s hoped a verdict will be reached.
Professor Grace Callegy was first to give her witness statement this morning and told the inquest that she carried out the autopsy on Ms. Halappanavar on 30th October.
She concluded that the cause of death was septic shock, e-coli infection and miscarriage at 17 weeks gestation associated with chorioamnionitis.
The inquest also heard that it was likely Savita had an ascending genital tract infection and hadn’t contracted it from another focus.
Retired consultant pathologist from the National Maternity Hospital in Hollis Street, Dr. Peter Keleghan was next to give his expert report.
He told the inquest that this case had classical appearances of septic abortion in the second trimester.
He said it was rarely seen by pathologists and that he had seen less than five cases in 40 years and none of these patients died, however in nearly all of the cases, the foetus did die.
The Coroner has now concluded the inquest after 7 days and will now prepare his summary.
It’s hoped a verdict will be reached by tomorrow.
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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