Aldi to install eight new electric vehicle charging points in Galway

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galway daily news sinead o'connor big top 2022

Sinéad O’Connor’s management announced yesterday that the singer will not be performing live for the remainder of 2022.

In a statement, the management said that the decision was taken due to continuing grief over the loss of O’Connor’s 17-year-old son Shane earlier this year.

They said that this has not been an easy decision, but a decision she has had to make for her own health and wellbeing at this time.

They also expressed thanks to the singer’s friends and fans whose support and understanding “we hold in the highest esteem throughout this period” and said that the “love being shown has been a source of great comfort and peace for Sinead.”

Existing ticket holders for Sinéad’s planned concert at the Heineken® Big Top as part of Galway International Arts Festival on 24 July will be contacted directly by the ticketing agent they booked with.

Sinn Féin TDs to address public meeting on Galway housing crisis

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Sinn Féin TDs will address a public meeting on the housing crisis in Galway on Monday, 27 June from 7.30pm in the Temperance Hall, Loughrea.

The meeting will to be chaired by Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell and addressed by the party’s housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD.

Speaking in advance of the meeting, Deputy Ó Broin said that the housing crisis is getting worse and that rents and house prices are ‘continuing to spiral out of control’.

He said that neither the Minister for Housing, nor the government, have ‘the political will’ to introduce the kinds of policies that will reverse these trends.

“They continue to implement the same failed private sector led approach of the previous government,” he said, adding that a massive expansion of public housing is needed to meet social and affordable housing need.

Louis O’Hara of East Galway Sinn Féin, who will also address the meeting, added: “Galway County and City is experiencing a significant housing crisis situation, which plays a major role in the soaring cost of living for individuals and families.”

He said that rents in County Galway have increased by over 18% in the last year, with the average rent now standing at €1,176, while there has been a rise of over 13% in the City, leaving the average rental cost at over €1,500 per month.

“We also know that there has been a drop in the properties available across county and city.

“In fact the last Daft.ie report showed just 64 homes to rent in Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford cities combined on May 1^st this year compared to over 350 during 2019.”

O’Hara encouraged anyone affected by the housing crisis to attend the public meeting to hear Deputy Ó Broin outline the solutions that exist and also to share their own experiences of the housing crisis.

Fundraiser for 11-year-old Galway girl after shock diagnosis

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June 17, 2022

galway daily news fundraiser for galway girl wth cancer

Over €25,000 has been raised in just a few days for 11-year-old Bridget Hynes from Galway, who has been diagnosed with a very rare form of bone cancer.

After slipping while kayaking last month, Bridget had an x-ray which found an anomaly above her knee, and docters then discoverd that she had Osteosarcoma – a very rare, life-threatening aggressive form of bone cancer.

Bridget has already had her first round of chemotherapy, and over the next eight to twelve months, there will be many more rounds of chemo, followed by surgery where the affected bone will be removed. Reconstruction will then begin, involving a metal implant.

Bridget is facing a lifetime of further reconstructive surgeries to her leg, and as she grows there will be a need for new implants, physiotherapy and scans.

Bridget’s parents, Paraic and Colleen, have taken time off work to look after Bridget, as well as her brothers Michael (12) and James (8).

The funds raised will go towards the daily living expenses and monthly bills of the family in this unexpected time of need.

Donate here: gofundme.com/f/bridgets-journey

Galway student finds mistake in Irish version of Leaving Cert Maths paper

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June 17, 2022

Galway daily news leaving cert maths paper 2 mistake

A Galway Leaving Cert student was left ‘bewildered’ while sitting the Irish language version of Higher Level maths paper 2 this week due to a mistake in a question.

Question 8 (b) in the paper used both an Irish-language and English-language version of a mathematical formula, meaning the question made no sense.

Niall Mac Uidhilin’s daughter was left confused by the question, and thought that the problem as her own lack of understanding.

“She said that there was something in the question that made no sense to her. She had to give up on it, but she thought it was her own fault that she couldn’t understand it,” he said.

“She had already done two pages of work on the question, so she had wasted a certain amount of time, and then she had to go and find another question to answer instead … She thought there was something she hadn’t seen or understood, that she was the problem.”

Niall went searching for any media coverage of the error, and when he found none, he contacted RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.

“It’s important to highlight it, who knows, there must be other students who have been affected who don’t know that it was an error in the translation, and that they were not to blame,” he said on Iris Aniar on RTÉ RnaG on Thursday.

Eoghan Ó Ceallaigh, Principal of Coláiste na Coiribe in Galway, said that not many people had come to him about the error, but when himself and the maths teachers went to check, that it was clear that there was indeed a mistake in the paper.

“It was clear there was a mistake between the English and Irish versions. Most students probably didn’t understand that it was a mistake,” he said.

“There are likely lots of students who did the exam who don’t know. You would have to compare the English and Irish versions of the papers to understand the question.”

Eoghan said that the school had been in touch with the State Examinations Commission about the matter.

“We were in touch with them yesterday. They are usually good in cases like this, they know that things like this happen. They’ll have to discuss the implications of this mistake now for the marking system.

“There’s no fixing it now, the error happened, and it might have brought additional stress for pupils. The main thing for me now is that there is equality for all students, and the SEC now has to look at that and come up with a marking scheme that makes sure it’s fair for all the students who sat the paper through Irish.”

Two Galway athletes receive TUS sports scholarships

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June 17, 2022

galway daily news sports scholarships TUS — Left to right: Maeve Muldoon and Ciara Doran from Galway. Picture: Alan Place

Two athletes from Galway have been named among the 74 students who received sports scholarships from the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) this academic year.

Ciara Doran – a third-year Sports Development and Coaching student, and Maeve Muldoon – a first-year student in Business and Event Management, both received the scholarship at the university.

The scholarship supports dozens of students who are at the forefront of their chosen sport, from intercounty to international level.

The recipients announced represent a variety of sports including GAA, boxing, soccer, basketball, athletics, rowing, swimming and rugby.

President of TUS Professor Vincent Cunnane said that the university is committed to supporting young athletic talent, and that it is “fantastic to see such a variety of disciplines among our scholarship recipients which is something we very much encourage.”

“Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic over the past couple of years, these young athletes have not let it deter them, demonstrating such resilience and ambition to achieve their goals,” he said.

“We are very proud of the achievements of our scholarship recipients over the past number of years who have gone on to achieve great success in both their competitive fields and careers, and we look forward to following the success of our students for years to come.”

Adrian Flaherty Sports Recreation & Facilities Officer at TUS added: “The TUS Sports Scholarship Programme plays a huge part in supporting and nurturing our high-performance athletes across their various disciplines, ensuring they have access to the resources they need to realise their full potential from both a sporting and academic perspective.

“The recipients of our scholarships put so much hard work and dedication into their chosen sports and we take huge pride in supporting them on their journey.”

Stake Casino Mulls Over Southward Move in Light of Impending Regulatory Updates in Ireland

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June 17, 2022

Northern Ireland is looking to make changes to its gambling legislation and make things more stringent for licensed gaming operators. In the light of this move, Stake Casino is reconsidering its strategy to expand in the country.

Stake Casino is the iGaming brand of the famous crypto sports-betting platform Stake.com, which was in the news for featuring celebrity rapper Drake on a Twitch livestream. The operator has noted that the changes in Northern Ireland’s gambling laws will radically transform the gambling industry.

Indubitably, there’s virtually no comparison to the UK online casino market, with countless operators at players’ disposal – many of which are cataloged on NoDepositRewards. Yet, despite being substantially smaller, Ireland still has a lot to offer to locals who enjoy a good online slot or placing a nice wager on the latest football match.

Stake confirmed that introducing several new operators to Ireland may offer punters with a greater variety and thus, better gameplay. Moreover, it may spur other established providers to improve their product portfolios, with fresher content and revamped platforms.

Stake Casino Releases Statement to Explain Motives

Several casino owners, providers, and betting operators have set their sights on Southern Ireland in the wake of the impending reforms. Among them is Stake Casino, which released a statement explaining its motives to expand southwards.

According to Stake, Ireland’s gambling market is comparatively smaller and isolated than other countries. Only a select few control the entire market. The nation is also the lone common law country in the EU that has a different regulatory regime than other countries in the region.

For companies that wish to expand in Ireland, the move will not guarantee that they would be able to do the same in the other EU nations.

Despite the pessimism regarding the Irish market, Stake Casino appreciated that the bill might lead to an influx of new online casinos. The firm opined that the entry of new online casino operators would increase the pool of choices for Irish bettors to select their preferred firms.

Existing operators and providers will be encouraged to develop and offer better gaming products to customers to survive in the competitive market.

Stake which is licensed by the Curacao Gaming Commission hosts more than 1000 games by leading content providers. Stake Casino offers its services in 15 languages, cementing its reputation as an emerging global company.

The firm’s decision to expand its footprint in Ireland might be a sign for other major international operators to make their foray into the Irish market.

Amendment Bill Enters Consideration Phase

Ireland’s Minister of Communities, Deirdre Hargey, introduced the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Amendment) Bill in February 2022. The proposed amendment will significantly change how Northern Ireland regulates gambling and betting operations. The bill has entered the consideration phase, which is the initial stage of a two-part process before being approved by the parliament.

The amendment seeks to rectify the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries, and Amusements (Northern Ireland) Order 1985. Apart from introducing radical changes in regulation, the bill will impose a statutory levy on operators. The amendment proposal also entails a code for practice which will entail a heavier regulation regime.

These provisions directly concern online casinos such as Stake. Most importantly, the bill will make gambling contracts legally enforceable and remove some restrictions on promotional prize contests.

Other provisions of the bill include criminalizing the use of gaming machines by children and broadening the ambit of ‘cheating’. Bookmakers and bingo club owners can open their outlets on Sundays and Good Friday if the bill is passed.

The proposal will also impact lotteries as the existing £1 price limit will be removed from the sale of lottery tickets. The increased limit would be £100, while a 20% limit will be imposed on lottery proceeds, which are used for expenses. The amendment will make the existing process simpler and more streamlined.

Hargey Hints at More Regulation

Optimistic about the amendment, Hargey suggested that more regulations are underway to address the loopholes in the system. The minister hinted that the new laws would reflect the state’s intention to crack the whip on gambling ads that might influence young adults and children.

However, only time will tell about the success of Hargey’s efforts to introduce new regulations. The proposal could be turned into a law probably by 2023 or later, after acquiring the parliament’s assent.

Ballinasloe student wins national accounting competition

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June 17, 2022

galway daily news ballinasloe accounting student winner — Left to right: Adam O'Reilly, Student Recruitment CPA Ireland and Dylan Donnelly 1st Year BA in Accounting student

Ballinasloe student Dylan Donnelly has won first place in a national accounting competition hosted by CPA Ireland and gamification application Quitch.

Seventeen colleges across the island of Ireland took part in the ten-week competition, with a range of theory-based accounting questions released to participants on Quitch each week.

Participants could monitor their progress under their avatar name and see their score on a leader board along with the other participants.

Dylan, a student at Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone took first place with a total of 88,619 points.

Trevor Prendergast, Head of Department, Accounting and Business Computing at TUS Athlone Campus said that they are thrilled at Dylan’s achievement which was “particularly noteworthy as he is in his first year of studies of the BA in Accounting here in TUS, Athlone campus.”

“Dylan was also competing against more experienced students in other universities, some in their final year and studying on Masters programmes.

“We are delighted that Dylan availed of this opportunity with CPA Ireland and Quitch to showcase his accounting abilities on the national stage. On behalf of the lecturing team I would like to say a massive congratulations to Dylan.”

Grainne Oats, CEO of Quitch, congratulated Dylan, the other winners and everyone who participated in this exciting competition.

“We were delighted to partner with CPA Ireland and provide students with a platform where they could use game-based techniques to answer theory-based accounting questions.

“There were brilliant results in the competition and we would like to congratulate everyone who took part.”

Gillian Peters, Director of Business Development at CPA Ireland, added: “CPA Ireland were delighted to partner with Quitch to bring the inaugural National Accounting Competition to accountancy and finance students on the island of Ireland.

“As an Accountancy Body, we are focused on innovation and we were excited to bring a new gamified learning platform to the students. Congratulations to Dylan on this great achievement.”

Berni tells Andy the truth about Briain in Ros na Rún

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June 17, 2022

Galway Daily television Berni tells Andy the truth about Briain in Ros na Rún

Berni reveals what Briain did to Andy, Bobbi Lee is fuming at Berni’s deception, and Mack wants Niall to let loose one last time in Ros na Rún.

Berni tells Andy that Briain raped her, which is why she doesn’t want him to have anything to do with her child.

Andy is out for blood, but everyone’s intentions are thrown into chaos when Berni goes into labour.

For her part, Bobbi Lee is fuming that Berni lied to her, and prioritised Andy over her. In her anger, she tells Berni not to come to the wedding.

Mack thinks Niall needs to let his hair down and enjoy his last night as a single man. But will that end up with him staying single?

Micheál, on finding the engagement ring he bought for Laoise, puts it away believing he will never have any use for it. What makes Micheál come to this conclusion?

Catch up on all the latest in Ros na Rún this week in a double feature omnibus on TG4 this Sunday.

Appeal lodged against Knocknacarra residential development

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June 17, 2022

Galway Daily news Planning appeal over 91 houses & apartments in Athenry

The city council’s decision to grant planning approval for 55 houses and apartments on the north side of Galway City has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála.

O’Malley Construction received planning permission in May for a residential development located to the east of the Ballymoneen Road, which would have the N6 Galway City Bypass to its south.

The housing would comprise 25 houses in a mix of three bedroom, and mostly four bedroom homes, while the apartments will be located in two three-storey blocks at either end of the site.

One vacant two-storey house on the site is to be demolished to make way for the new estate.

The original plans were for 58 units, but the council ordered three houses omitted from the design as a condition of planning permission, to improve the residential amenity of the other homes.

The council’s decision has now been appealed by the Galway Cycling Campaign, which argues that the land is improperly zoned, and that there are a lack of active travel options for the development.

The primary concern raised in the appeal is that it is inappropriate to have lands zoned residential north of the proposed Ring Road, as the development would not be suitable cut off from areas to the south.

It would also be premature to allow development north of the Ring Road location until all residential zoned lands to the south have been utilised, the appeal states.

It also argues that the location and design of the residential development is not suitable for pedestrian, bicycle, or other active travel methods.

A decision on this appeal appeal is due from An Bord Pleanála by October 12 of this year.

Gardaí investigating Bohermore shooting incident

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Gardaí are investigating a shooting in Bohermore last night, where a gun was fired at the front door of a house.

The incident took place at a residence in Coole Park at approximately 10.30pm on Wednesday night.

A shot was fired at the door of the house. No injuries were reported a Garda spokesperson said.

The scene is currently preserved and a technical examination has been completed by investigating Gardaí.

No arrests have been made and investigations are continuing.

Gardaí in Galway are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this shooting incident to come forward.

In particular, anyone who was in the area of Coole Park, Forster Court and surrounding roads between 10pm and 11pm and who may have information is asked to come forward.

Any road users with camera footage are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Gardaí can be contacted at Galway Garda station on 091 538 000, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

OPW hands over completed Dunkellin Flood Relief Scheme

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June 16, 2022

Galway Daily news OPW hands over completed Dunkellin Flood Relief Scheme

The Office of Public Works has officially handed over the completed Dunkellin Flood Relief Scheme this week.

The scheme was handed over on Tuesday at a ceremony in Craughwell Village by Minister Patrick O’Donovan.

Galway TD Seán Canney said that this has been a moment long awaited, after decades of speculation.

“This project was debated in the Dáil in the 1940’s and has been on a long journey to this day.”

“I was delighted to meet some of the local people today who expressed such relief and joy that this project is complete, and their homes are now safe and secure from flooding into the future.”

The Flood Relief Scheme originated from a study of the Dunkellin River and Asgard Stream carried out in 2010, following on from flooding the previous year.

Works involved in the scheme included channel widening and deepening, upgrade works to culverts and the bridge, and other improvements.

Two people hospitalised after crash near Claregalway

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Two people have been hospitalised following a crash on the N17 near Claregalway this morning.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a two vehicle collision at Loughgeorge, Claregalway, which occurred shortly after 10am.

A Garda statement to Galway Daily said that two people taken to University Hospital Galway after being injured in the crash.

“Gardaí and Emergency Services are currently at the scene of a two vehicle road traffic incident on the N17 at Claregalway that occurred this morning, the 16th June 2022.”

“The road is closed and two people have suffered injuries and have been taken to Galway University Hospital for treatment.”

Galway targeted in €500m regional cities investment programme

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Galway Daily tourism Galway named one of the Top 10 cities in the world by renowned travel magazine

Five regional cities including Galway will be targeted by a €500 million post-COVID investment programme to expand businesses, and build homes.

The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund announced that half a billion euro will be directed to Galway, Cork, Limerick, Kilkenny, and Waterford.

The goal of this is to create new places to live and work in the cities, helping to regenerate city centres.

The investment programme will be aimed towards scaling up successful start-up businesses, to reach the €1bn “unicorn” valuation within 5 years.

Another cornerstone of the programme will be funding the delivery of 25,000 homes by 2030.

The four pillars of the ISIF programme are Housing and Infrastructure, Climate, Scaling Businesses, and Food and Agriculture.

Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe described this programme as “long-term transformational investments”, targeting key challenges facing the country.

He said that the €500 million programme would help unlock the full potential of the five cities.

ISIF Director Nick Ashmore said, “Our new strategy shows just how flexible and adaptable ISIF can be in targeting its resources in the most effective manner possible to support examine activity and employment in Ireland”.

“This programme will generate economic benefits, supporting employment and making Ireland a more sustainable, competitive and attractive place both for the people who live here and the employers who can create jobs for them.”

“Our new strategy also sets out a range of investment programmes that will back scaling-up businesses; deliver additional housing to build on our progress to date; and underpin the ambition displayed in our domestic food and agri sector, which has become a true global success story.”

Galway GAA announce partnership with CityLink

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June 16, 2022

Galway Daily news Extra bus and train capacity added for fans headed to Football Semi-Final

Galway GAA and CityLink coach company have announced a transport partnership, for this year and the next at least.

CityLink will serve as the county’s official transport partner for all Inter-County Football and Hurling Squads travelling to and from away games.

The partnership has been confirmed for the remainder of the 2022 season, with plans to extend it into next year.

“Galway GAA are delighted to be working in partnership with Citylink as our Official Transport Partner, said Matt Gottsche of Galway GAA.

“Since the inception of this partnership earlier this year the quality of service provided by Citylink has been exceptionally across all our teams from our Academy through to Senior.”

“We look forwarding to building this partnership from the remainder of 2022 and into the future.”

CityLink has been operating inter-city coach services since 2003, currently running five main routes serving Irelands major towns and cities including Galway, Dublin, Limerick, and Cork.

The company employs some 2,000 people in Ireland, spread across those same four cities.

“We are delighted to begin this exciting journey with Galway GAA to become their Official Transport Partner” says Ciara Rosney, Head of Marketing and Public Relations for Irish Citylink.

“Galway is where Citylink began almost 20 years ago, so we are extremely proud to get even more involved with our community and support our local GAA teams.”

“We look forward to building a lasting relationship and are extremely excited to unveil our new Galway GAA branded coach very soon.”

Cost of Living protest planned for Galway City

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June 16, 2022

galway daily news Cost of Living protest planned for Galway City

A protest against inaction on the spiraling cost of living amid rising inflation is planned for Galway City this weekend.

The Cost of Living Coalition is holding a protest in Eyre Square on Saturday, saying that, with inflation at a 38 year high, it is time to take to the streets.

A statement from the group said, “Across the board prices are rising with energy costs clearly out of control. Electricity has risen by 41%, Gas by 61% and home heating oil by 102%.”

“Food prices are also steadily rising. Clothing and footwear went up by almost 2% in the last month alone. Rents are up by 10%.”

“It is now clear that there is no let up for households throughout the country. The idea that rising inflation was temporary has now been shattered.”

The group said that it is not acceptable for government ministers to say that we have to wait until the budget.

The planned protest in Galway is scheduled to take place in Eyre Square at 2pm on Saturday, June 18.

The speakers will include representatives from trade unions, Community Action Tenants Union (CATU), People Before Profit, the Socialist Party and Sinn Féin.

Galway to house new European supercomputer

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June 16, 2022

Galway Daily news Galway to house new European supercomputer

Galway has been chosen to house Ireland’s new state of the art European supercomputer.

Ireland is one of five successful countries, along with Germany, Hungary, Greece and Poland, chosen to operate the next generation of European High Performance Computing.

The new EuroHPC supercomputer will be houses at NUI Galway’s Irish Centre for High-End Computing.

When installed, it will be around 25 times more powerful than the current national supercomputer Kay, providing a powerful tool for scientific research and data modelling.

The announcement of EU funding is the first step in a process which will be completed subject to national co-funding arrangements.

President of NUI Galway Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh said, “The key benefit of a super-computing technology of this excellence is its capacity to model complexity and to radically expand our research opportunities.”

“Our core values at NUI Galway include openness and respect and computing infrastructure of this capacity will be a significant asset in that regard as it futureproofs our approach to research”.

“It also fits with so many aspects of our research strategy, using data to support research and policy-making in the environment, marine, healthcare, and in supporting a good society.”

EuroHPC supercomputers will be available to serve a wide range of European users, including the scientific community, industry and the public sector.

They will be used to power a wide range of areas, from designing medicines and new materials to fighting climate change; they will advance science and boost the innovation potential of enterprises.

Prof J-C Desplat of the ICHEC enthused that Ireland’s computer will enable the “next generation of data-centric techniques”, which will embed machine learning in mainstream science models.

Prof Jim Livesey, Vice President Research and Innovation, NUI Galway, said, “The key feature of machine of this nature is its capacity to model complexity.”

“As weather patterns change, as the future of distributed energy networks change, as we attempt to predict food supply needs of the future, we need a totally new kind of computing capacity to support our endeavours in these areas for the public good.”

NUI Galway’s Prof Breda Smyth taking over as interim Chief Medical Officer

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Galway Daily news NUI Galway's Prof Breda Smyth taking over as interim Chief Medical Officer

NUI Galway’s Professor Breda Smyth has been announced as the interim Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Health.

Professor Smyth is replacing Dr Tony Holohan, who is retiring at the end of this month after 14 years on the job.

She will take up the role of interim CMO from July 4, pending the completion of an open competition for a permanent replacement.

Professor Smyth has extensive clinical experience and has specialised in public health for the last 16 years.

She is currently Professor for Public Health Medicine in NUI Galway and Consultant in Public Health in HSE West.

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said that he was conscious the need to have someone in the Chief Medical Officer’s seat to continuing monitoring the situation with COVID-19, while awaiting a permanent replacement.

“Professor Smith has a unique skill set with the requisite mix of academic, policy and frontline experience having provided leadership, expert and professional guidance of Public Health nationally and in HSE West over the last number of years.”

“She has contributed significantly to the national response to COVID-19 in her many roles throughout the management of the pandemic.”

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Breda Smyth served on the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), as well as the Rapid Testing Expert Advisory Group.

She was also the Chief Investigator for the UniCov study lead by NUI Galway, which aimed to facilitate a return to campus through rapid testing and intervention.

The role of the Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Health was not one of great public awareness prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In recent years, Dr Holohan, and his deputy Dr Ronan Glynn, have been the public face of the government’s response to the pandemic on a daily basis.

Prof Smyth said that she is excited to work will colleagues at the Department to build on the work done before and during the pandemic, to promote public health.

“The pandemic has placed a spotlight on public health, and I look forward to the opportunity to advance the public health agenda through important, cross-government initiatives like Healthy Ireland and Sláintecare.”

She added that these would help to “improve the health and wellbeing of the entire population, including marginalised groups, and continuing to address inequities in health.”

Gardaí warn of email fraud impersonating An Garda Síochána

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June 15, 2022

Galway Daily news missing teen found safe

Gardaí are warning the public to be careful of email fraud where scanners are threatening them with over fake crimes.

There have been reports of people receiving scam emails claiming to be from An Garda Síochána.

The fraudsters claim that their computer is to be seized in connection with an investigation into “child pornography – Paedophilia – Cyber pornography – Sex trafficking or some similar ‘judicial’ claim,” a Garda spokesperson said.

“Gardaí are advising the public that An Garda Síochána does not and will not make contact with a person under investigation in this way.”

Gardaí are advising people not to respond to unsolicited emails seeking personal or financial information, or to click any links in an unsolicited emails.

If you receive an email you think might be genuine, verify it and any requests it makes independently from the sender.

“We would urge anybody who has received similar correspondence and has any concern about it to contact their local Garda station for advice.

‘An Garda Síochána also appeals to any person who may have inadvertently or otherwise engaged with this scam, or any similar scam, and subsequently been a victim of this type of fraud to report it to their local Garda Station.”

Headford Road social housing plans before An Bord Pleanála

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June 15, 2022