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SAVITA’S HUSBAND CONCLUDES EVIDENCE AT GALWAY INQUEST
Date Published: 08-Apr-2013
Praveen Halappanavar has now concluded his statement at the inquest into the death of his wife Savita at UHG last year.
The inquest will resume again at 2 this afternoon before Galway West Coroner Dr.Ciaran MacLoughlin.
31 year old Savita died at UHG on October 28th last year after suffering a miscarriage and contracting septicaemia.
The inquest opened just after 10.30 this morning when Praveen arrived with his legal team – Solicitor Gerard O’ Donnell and Barrister Eugene Gleeson.
Declan Buckley is Senior Counsel for the HSE.
Statements have so far been heard from a GP, from a member of an garda siochana and from a worker from the hospital mortuary where the post mortem was carried out.
The inquest is being heard in the presence of a jury – this is an obligation in accordance with S40 of the Act.
Coroner Dr.Ciaran MacLoughlin opened proceedings by conveying his sincere sympathy and condolence to Praveen and said he would undertake to conduct the inquiry with solemn respect.
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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