Councillors deplore ‘mythical’ sale of refuse service

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Despite the tendering process to privatise the household waste collection service being already at the half way stage, many city councillors are still calling on city manager Brendan McGrath to reconsider his controversial decision which they describe as a “mythical sale” and a further culling of the power of elected members.

Explore the extraordinary at the Galway Science and Technology Festival next month

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

The 16th Galway Science and Technology Festival which is part of National Science Week was launched last Monday, October 14, in Medtronic’s new global Customer Innovation Centre.

Christmas Market gets go-ahead with €20,000 use of park fee waived

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Worth €15 million to the local economy Galway’s Continental Christmas Market was given due recognition for its contribution this week with city councillors giving unanimous approval to the granting of a licence to hold the event again this year as well as waiving the €20,000 fee for the use of Kennedy Park.

Tickets selling fast for Compántas Lir Autumn Theatre shows this weekend

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Tickets are still available for the Friday and Saturday nights of Compántas Lir's Autumn Theatre shows which started last night in Carnmore and runs until Saturday.

Budget a ‘hammer blow’ to Gaeltacht says Ó Clochartaigh

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

“Another hammer blow to Gaeltacht and Irish speaking communities” is how a Connemara politician has described Budget 2014.

Galway tourism to benefit from Budget says Walsh

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Close to 20 tourist destinations in County Galway have received a major boost from Budget 2014 with the Wild Atlantic Way tourism project set to benefit from the sale of the National Lottery licence.

Galway pensioners ‘betrayed’ by Budget says Ó Cuív

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Pensioners have been singled out for the “worst of the cuts next year” under Budget 2014, which amounts to little more than “a disgraceful attack on older people”.

Crowe slams axeing of bereavement grant

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

A city councillor has slammed the Government’s decision to abolish the Bereavement Grant and called on the the council to restore Sunday burials by transferring staff from the soon-to-be abolished refuse service.

Go viral for science with Ireland’s first science video competition

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Some 300 schools nationwide have been invited to enter Ireland’s first science video competition, cleverly named ReelLife Science.

Moycullen market celebrates a successful five years

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Moycullen’s award-winning country market celebrated its fifth birthday on Friday.

Budget 2014 – A summary of the main features

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Against the background of tough budgets in recent years, Ministers Noonan and Howlin framed their speeches in the context of preparing the country to exit the EU/IMF recovery programme and the creation of jobs in a range of sectors. Set out below is an outline of the main measures announced. More detail will be included in the Finance Bill which is to be published next month.

Mutton Island upgrade will create jobs

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

The Mutton Island Wastewater Treatment Plant is due for a major upgrade, costing €6.4 million, which will allow the plant increase its capacity to deal with a population of up to 170,000.

Two arrested after city stabbing

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

A man and a woman were arrested in the early hours of yesterday morning following a stabbing incident in an housing estate on the Headford Road.

Gardai seize €100,000 worth of cannabis plants and herb

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Cannabis plants and cannabis herb with a street value estimated to be in the region of €100,000 was seized this week following a joint operation involving gardai from Galway Divisional Drug Unit and gardai from Gort Garda Station.

Designer label sale tonight in aid of the Manuela Riedo Foundation

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Handbags and Gladrags is a ‘once loved’ fashion sale, which will be held tonight (Thursday) October 10 in Kelly’s Bar, with all proceeds going to the Manuela Riedo Foundation.

Fight against refuse privatisation to continue despite legal advice

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Independent legal advice sought by city councillors attempting to prevent the privatisation of the household waste collection service has found that it is an executive function of the city manager that cannot be interfered with and that a resolution directing the service to be retained would contravene Section 140(10) of the local Government Act 2001.

‘Missed opportunities’ may have cost Savita her life, HIQA report finds

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Failure to capitalise on ‘missed opportunities’ to intervene in the care of Savita Halappanavar which could have changed the outcome for her, could have prevented her death at University Hospital Galway almost 12 months ago, it was claimed last evening.

HIQA report notes failures in the management, governance, delivery of maternity services

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

The Health Information and Quality Authority has today published the report of its investigation into the safety, quality and standards of services provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to patients, including pregnant women, at risk of clinical deterioration, including those provided in University Hospital Galway (UHG) and as reflected in, among other things, the care and treatment provided to Savita Halappanavar.

Budget must not reward cowboy builders, says Higgins

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Cowboy builders who have left local authorities with unfinished estates and unpaid development fees must not be rewarded by Budget 2014 with construction sector VAT reduction.

Striking doctors report ‘overwhelmingly’ positive response to day of action

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

by mary O’Connor
The 300 junior hospital doctors in Co Galway who took to the picket line on Tuesday in a one day protest over their “dangerously long working hours” reported an overwhelmingly positive response from the public to their demonstration.

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