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As the parent of a 2020 Leaving Cert student, I have every sympathy for the class of 2021 and the uncertainty caused by the continuation of the Covid-19 pandemic for those students and their families. The debate which surfaced in April of last year has already begun in relation to the leaving cert of 2021, and whether the exam should be conducted in the 'traditional' format, or in a 'predicted grades' scenario, similar to last year.

Pledges that Knocknacarra, the city's most populated suburb, would be promoted as a location for investment, have not been met, and there remains "no indication" of any new industries locating there.

Local Independent Deputy, Denis Naughten, has welcomed a high level meeting between the Tánaiste and the enterprise agencies regarding Ballinasloe but acknowledged it must now be followed through with “a determined effort by all agencies, especially the IDA, to promote the town of Ballinasloe and all it has to offer”.

Genesys (www.genesys.com), the global leader in cloud customer experience and contact centre solutions, has announced it is creating 100 new software roles in Ireland.

Galway County Council, in conjunction with Irish Rail, has prioritised an application under the Urban Regeneration Development Fund (URDF) for a passing bay at Oranmore Railway Station.

Irish SME Association (ISME) is calling for increased access to rapid Covid-19 testing for workers after the Christmas period. The risk of a serious increase in Covid-19 infection rates in the workplace after the holidays is a huge concern for business owners across different sectors.

The SFA welcomes the opening of a new Brexit Business Loan announced by the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, to help small business prepare for Britain’s exit from the single market and customs union at the end of this year.

Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the high-level meeting between the Tánaiste and the enterprise agencies regarding Ballinasloe but stated it must now be followed through with “a determined effort by all agencies, especially the IDA, to promote the town of Ballinasloe and all it has to offer”.

There are not many who had Charlie McBride’s versatility, work ethic, and a willingness to take on a job given to him at the last minute, and be able to rise to the occasion every time.