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Public representatives must be advocates for inclusion and not support bigotry and social exclusion, the head of the Labour Party in Galway has said after controversial comments were made by a city councillor last week about the alleged incompatability of Traveller and settled cultures.

Dear Editor,

Departing his Government role as Minister of State at the Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment with special responsibility for Trade Promotion, Deputy Robert Troy, issued a press statement in which he apologised and accepted responsibility for declaration errors pertaining to his property interests, assuring his constituents that he will continue to work diligently for their cause in his role as a public representative.

The local GAA community is in mourning this week following the untimely death of Eoin (Eoinie) Farrell.

Outgoing Westmeath County Council Cathaoirleach, Cllr Frankie Keena, noted his “honour” at being elected as the county’s ‘first citizen’, as he passed on the Mayor’s chain to Cllr Aengus O’Rourke following his term of office at the recent AGM of the local authority.

A new scheme which provides maternity leave for Galway councillors will be positive for all women wishing to pursue a career in politics, a Galway-based Fine Gael Senator has said.

Political pastures new await Fianna Fáil Councillor Vinny McCormack following his election as Mayor of Athlone-Moate Municipal District.

Tributes have been paid to former Athlone councillor, Kieran Molloy, who passed away following an illness in the care of staff at the South Westmeath Hospice.

by Una Sinnott

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