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TAOISEACH RENEWS CALL FOR DIALOGUE BETWEEN PRAVEEN HALAPPANAVAR AND INQUIRY CHAIRMAN
Date Published: 21-Nov-2012
The Taoiseach has urged Praveen Halappanavar to sit down and meet with the Chairman of the inquiry into his wife’s death.
Enda Kenny’s also again dismissed calls for a full public inquiry into Savita Halappanavar’s death at University Hospital Galway last month.
He says the widower’s feelings have been taken into account by the removal of three doctors from Galway University hospital from the inquiry.
He’s also described the Chairman of the inquiry – Professor Alkumaran as a man of integrity – despite concerns from Galway Independent Senator Ronan Mullen that he’s an advocate of abortion.
31 year old Savita, a dentist living in the city, died at UHG on the 28th of October from blood poisoning after suffering a miscarriage.
Her family claims she had been refused a termination.
The solicitor representing her husband said they will press for a public inquiry.
Speaking on Galway Talks, City based solicitor Gerard O’ Donnell, says Praveen Halapannavar has no faith in the HSE inquiry and will not co-operate with it.
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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