HSE West members vote to defer public inquiry into Savita death

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Two members of the HSE West regional forum were unsuccessful in their calls for an independent public inquiry into the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar at University Hospital Galway in October at a meeting of the forum this week. The motion was tabled by Clare county councillor Brian Meaney and seconded by Galway city councillor Catherine Connolly.

HSE taxi spend in Mayo last year was more than €150,000

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

In the HSE West area in 2011 more than €4.5 million was spent on taxis for both patients and staff, according to information released to the HSE West regional forum this week.

Weir calls for mental health services in the primary care sector

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Mayo county councillor Seamus Weir has reiterated a call that a letter be sent to the Junior Minister for Health Kathleen Lynch highlighting the need for mental health services within the primary care system.

Men’s Shed President to visit Castlebar next week

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

National Men’s Shed president John Evoy is to visit Castlebar on Thursday December 6, to meet the members of the Mayo Men’s Shed groups and hear of the progress of the Men’s Shed activity around the county. The gathering will be held in the GMIT at 8pm and a large attendance is expected from Ballina, Castlebar, Belmullet, and Ballinrobe groups

Sixteen Days of Action Opposing Violence Against Women

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

The International 16 Days Opposing Violence Against Women runs from November 25 (which is UN Day Opposing Violence Against Women), to December 10 (which is Human Rights Day).

Free carers’ day in Mayo

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Due to the success of last year’s event and given the current economic climate whereby carers are experiencing cuts to their services, The Carers Association and The Mayo Volunteer Centre are organising a day for carers entitled: “Appreciating Mayo’s Hidden Treasures: Family Carers”.

Assessment of housing needs to take place next year

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Mayo County Council will be carrying out a “statutory assessment of housing needs” next year for the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. Director of Services for Mayo County Council, Martin Keating, informed the members of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee of Mayo County Council of this assessment at their November meeting this week.

Number of Traveller families on roadside at all time low in county

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

The issue of housing Traveller families came up at the November meeting of the housing SPC of Mayo County Council this week. Both Cllr Gerry Ginty and Cllr Eddie Staunton brought up the issue at Thursday morning’s meeting. Director of services for Mayo County Council, Martin Keating, told the members: “We will be having a meeting of the local Traveller consultative committee in December to review the progress we have made this year and will report to this SPC in the new year.”

Achill Local Area Network on Violence Against Women to be launched next week

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

On Monday next, December 3 at 7pm, Achill Local Area Network on Violence Against Women will be officially launched in Achill Library. This community based network is made up of a range of support services for women experiencing violence, along with community representatives and individuals in the Achill area; all who want to raise awareness of and create a community response to the issue of violence against women.

Co-ordinator of Corr Acla CDP, Genevieve Grealis, commented: “We are delighted to facilitate the launch of this network. Violence against women is a hidden issue that affects approximately one in five women across all sectors of all communities, so it is vital that we develop a community led response to tackle the problem.”

Hundreds gather for rally in Castlebar against cuts to student grants

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Students from GMIT Castlebar, CCFE, and Sligo IT united together on Wednesday to stage a rally against cuts to student grants and an increase in college fees. The crowd gathered at GMIT Castlebar before departing to the Taoiseach's office.

Ruane appeals for CE scheme to be reinstated at Davitt Museum

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Sinn Féin councillor Thérèse Ruane has expressed her disappointment that the Community Employment Scheme based at the Davitt Museum in Straide will cease today, Friday, November 30. She is appealing to the Davitt committee to reverse this decision to ensure that the museum can remain open and that the jobs of 21 workers can be saved and that the legacy of Michael Davitt be kept alive in the place of his birth.

Five hundred and eighty two applications received for housing grants this year

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

There were 582 applications received by Mayo County Council this year for grants for the mobility aid grant and housing adaptation grants and housing aid for the older people. Of those applications, the council has been able to approve all qualified applicants who had submitted their applications up till the end of June this year.

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