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Children’s referendum a ‘defining moment for children in Ireland’
The referendum on children’s rights marks a potentially “historical and internationally significant step” and a “defining moment for children and young people in Ireland”.
Justice minister to review Lisbrook closure decision
The future of residents at Lisbrook House asylum centre remains unclear this morning as the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter, reviews the controversial decision to close the centre and initiate relocation proceedings.
Senator urges fertiliser spreading deadline extension
The period for spreading fertiliser and chemical feed should be extended by a month to alleviate a winter feed crisis for farmers because of the heavy summer rainfall, Senator Lorraine Higgins has said.
‘I’ve been left reeling by tsunami of events’ says Healy Eames after car tax revelation
A Galway politician who hit the headlines recently over what she terms an “unfortunate series of events” spoke out this week in a bid to explain the “tsunami” of occurrences which have resulted in largely negative press for her.
VEC to be patron of new Claregalway secondary school
County Galway Vocational Education Committee has been confirmed as the patron of a new second-level school in Claregalway, a move which has been broadly welcomed by public representatives and parents, who see this as vital to protecting the future of education in the area.
Funding secured for services for people with special needs
Funding for services for eight people with profound to severe disabilities, who are due to graduate from the Rosedale Special Needs School in Renmore, have been secured.
Healy Eames decides not to appeal train fine as she meets Iarnrod Eireann over customer communications
Iarnród Éireann will begin a review to improve customer communications across a range of issues including signage, information on tickets, and clarity about ticket purchasing.
Galway politicians throw weight behind Solas Picture Palace
Following the launch of a campaign by the Advertiser last week, political momentum to secure funds for the Solas Picture Palace on Lower Merchants Road is gaining pace, with Galway TDs and senators meeting Environment Minister Phil Hogan yesterday.
Outer bypass inclusion in stimulus package ‘most significant’ says Walsh
The Galway City Outer Bypass’ inclusion in the Government’s €2 billion economic stimulus is “the single most significant step in its progression since the idea was first conceived”.
Fined senator to meet Iarnrod Eireann about improving policies
A Fine Gael senator who was fined for boarding a train without a ticket is to meet Iarnrod Eireann officials next week with a view to “improving policy and practice”.
