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Get a boost from some local juice at Delight café

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Delight on Renmore Avenue, the neighbourhood eatery has launched their January Juice menu to help get back into the healthy way of things post-Christmas.

Their new juice menu which is all plant based has all the right fresh vegetables and fruits to retox, detox and give you a healthy boost into 2020.

Fresh veg juices are a great way of sneaking in more than that five a day and can really help in aiding digestion, regulating blood pressure and in getting those essential minerals and vitamins in a really tasty way.

The Delight juice range includes Refresher with Apple, Pear, Lemon, Pineapple or the Green Delight with Spinach, Cucumber, Apple, Avocado, the Detoxifier with Carrot, Ginger, Apple or the Power Clean with pink grapefruit, orange and Lime!

There will also be freshly pressed Orange Juice. All juices are served in a corn starch biodegradable take away cup and with an eco-friendly straw.

If you are getting back to exercise and want to feel fuller for longer then some protein is the trick.  You can add a scoop to your juice or smoothies.

The Rise & Shine is perfect for breakfast on the go with Oats, Blueberries, Banana, Frozen Yogurt, Honey and Low Fat Milk or a Delight Protein Shake that brings Peanut Butter, Banana, Low Fat Milk, Frozen Yogurt, Scoop of Protein together for a protein infused drink that tastes better than a dessert.

Breakfast is now served all day for January as well, so fill up on local eggs, veggies and bacon with Real Sourdough breads from Marmalade Bakery in Galway City.

The Sourdough toasts can be smothered in butter and jam or with Galway made Totally Nutz peanut butter.

Galway free range eggs are served with Smashed Avocado on sourdough with sides of Bacon, Grilled Halloumi, and Chorizo all available.

Enjoy the middle eastern influence in the morning with the Delight Shakshuka or go all in for the Delight stack of American style pancakes with bacon and maple syrup or berries and natural yogurt.

Delight has had an entire refurbishment and refit out with seating for 35 inside and 20 outside in the newly built deck.

Working with local producers, suppliers and coffee roasters, Bell Lane, in Mullingar, Delight is bringing another addition to eating on the east side of the city.

The café is open Six days a week from Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm and from 9am on Saturday with free customer parking right outside the door.

City Councillor calls for urgent funding for Renmore school

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Galway City Councillor Alan Cheevers is calling on the Department of Education to urgently look at funding for a new school for Scoil Chaitriona in Renmore.

The Fianna Fáil councillor said its unacceptable that a school in 2020 which caters for over 800 junior and senior children is expected to work in its current conditions.

“In a time when class sizes are increasing, it is not acceptable that they have to use prefabs-some of which are in very poor condition.”

Councillor Cheevers added that the current building has inadequate heating systems which are extremely energy inefficient when compared with modern systems.

“The school has had to spent hundreds of thousands of euro on the upkeep of a building that is continuing to deteriorate each year,” Alan Cheevers said

“It is such a shame that school does not have a building to match the exceptional reputation it has for providing a quality education service to the local community”.

“This school is too important a resource to the  community to be ignored any longer,” concluded Mr Cheevers.

Scoil Chaitriona is composed of two coeducational primary level schools at Ballyloughane Strand in Renmore.

The Junior school caters for students from junior infants to second class, while Scoil Chaitriona senior teaches students from third to sixth class.

Loughrea Gardaí take a plunge to raise €1,500 for Croí

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Galway Daily news Loughrea gardaí take a plunge for Croí

Members of the Gardaí in Loughrea did more than just dip their toes in raising money for Croí Heart & Stroke charity recently.

Thirteen gardaí from Loughrea took a dive in the freezing waters of the lake last weekend in order to raise money for the heart and stroke charity.

Their suffering was not in vain, as a total of €1,500 was raised as a result of the event to support the good work of Croí.

Local Civil Defence members were at hand on the day to provide safety for the event, as well as any medical attention if it were needed.

Croí supports heart disease ans stroke awareness, support, and research efforts throughout the west of Ireland.

The work of Croí includes eaising awareness on a local and national level about the risk factors for heart disease and stroke, providing training for healthcare professionals, free healthcare checks, supporting research and more.

Sportsground redevelopment awarded €20 million in government funding

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Galway Daily sports Construction of massive Sportsground redevelopment to begin in 2023

The redevelopment of the Sportsground for Connacht Rugby has been awarded €20 million in government funding through the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund and an additional government commitment.

Earlier today the funding grants for the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund were announced which included €10 million each for the Sportsground and RDS.

In the last hour Galway West TD and Government Chief Whip Seán Kyne announced that an additional €10 million for the Sportsground project had been committed by the government.

Deputy Kyne said that he has been personally confirmed to him by An Taoiseach Leo Vardkar in recognition of the stadium’s “economic significance” of its redevelopment to the West of Ireland.

Galway West TD Hildegarde Naughton also confirmed the additional funding, saying the Mr Varadkar will be writing to Connacht Rugby to confirm the funding soon so that work can get underway quickly.

“I brought Leo to the Sportsground to view plans for the redevelopment last May, and l have met with him several times since then in relation to Connacht Rugby’s application for funding under the scheme,” explained Deputy Naughton who is a season-ticket holder at the Sportsground.”

“I am very grateful that my representations to him, and to my colleague Brendan Griffin, paid off today with the announcement of €10 million; and I am absolutely delighted that another €10 million will now be separately provided following our further discussions.”

“It will allow for this ambitious project to be progressed more quickly than anyone imagined, and we are considerably closer to finally having facilities at the Sportsground that are worthy of the team’s outstanding performances on the field in recent seasons.”

Commenting on the historic investment, Connacht Rugby CEO Willie Ruane said that there is “huge excitement” at the club and “throughout the province” at the news.

He thanked the Taoiseach for the “significant support” he has show to the project and for coming to Galway last year to view their plans and hear about the regional importance of this project.

“Mr Varadkar personally visited the Sportsground last year to receive a briefing on our plans and the strategic importance of the project to the wider regional economy.”

“I would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Government Chief Whip Sean Kyne for the support he has shown throughout the project and in ultimately delivering the additional funding to make this project a reality”.

Connacht Rugby’s successful application for funding under the LSSIF received unanimous political support from members of all political parties including Minister Michael Ring, Hildergarde Naughton and Independent TD Noel Grealish.

Commenting on the LSSIF application process, Willie Ruane said that the vision of Connacht Rugby has always been to provide a fit for purposed stadium and training centre.

This would be a location which “future generations of sports stars, supporters and all the people of the West of Ireland can be immensely proud of.

“These facilities will also be available to the Special Olympics and the Community Games members, who gave priority status in support of our application.”

“The allocation of state funding is critical to the Sportsground’s redevelopment and today’s announcement means that we can now immediately move forward with complete certainty towards delivering this transformational project”.

The phased project will cost €30m to complete in full and full planning permission was granted for the redevelopment in May 2019.

Local lad Timmy Molloy joins Galway United

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Galway Daily soccer Timmy Molloy signs with Galway United

Local footballer Timmy Molloy has signed with Galway United to represent his home county after playing for Salthill and UCD.

Before coming to Galway United Molloy spent three years with Salthill Devon’s League of Ireland side, then moved to UCD where he helped then capture the First Division trophy in 2018.

Molloy also featured in two of the Students Premier Division campaigns before returning to Galway to rejoin Salthill Devon’s junior side in 2019.

Between the two of them Molloy has racked up more than 100 League of Ireland appearances, and United manager Alan Murphy says that he will make an important addition at Eamon Deacy Park, bringing a wealth of experience to the Tribesmen.

“Timmy is a past First Division winner and has a large chunk of games played in both the Premier and First Division,” Murphy explained.

“It’s brilliant that we can attract such local talent to the club and we’re delighted to be able to add a player to the huge amount of local players that we already have secured for next season.”

Murphy added that Molloy has a “huge appetite” for playing in the League of Ireland, and that he will be a big leader for United’s players despite his young age.

Man kicked and bit gardaí in squad car after being arrested

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Galway daily news Woman in her 80s seriously injured after being hit by car

A man was charged with multiple counts of assault after he kicked and bit three gardaí in the patrol car after they had arrested him.

Mourthadha Badine (24), of Rosscahill, Oughterard, appeared before Galway District Court in relation to assault committed against Garda PJ Noone, Sheena Gill, and Sgt Peter McGuinness.

He had previously indicated a plea of guilty to these charges in March of 2019, and at this hearing the court had the benefit of a probation report from last November.

A number of other charges including public order offences and failing to give details to the gardaí were withdrawn by the state.

Garda PJ Noone told the District Court that on April 7 of 2018 he was on duty with the drugs unit in Eyre Square and approached someone that was known to them.

While this was happening another person, Mourthadha Badine, approached the officers while yelling abuse.

He told them that he “hated fucking guards” and attempted to attack them, prompting his arrest.

On the way back to the station in the patrol car he continued to yell abuse and assault the three officers from the back seat of the car.

Garda Sheena Gill was kicked in the face by Mr Badine, while Garda Noone was kicked in the arm. He also bit Sgt Peter McGuinness in the arm.

The defence solicitor said that at the time Mr Badine was dealing with mental health issues made worse by alcohol and drugs.

It was added that the probation report shows that he is at a low risk of re-offending. It was also noted that Mr Badine is in the final of year of getting a PhD and plans to go work in the UK afterwards.

Judge Mary Fahy said that Mr Bardine’s attitude towards the gardaí was “shocking” and that she wanted him to produce compensation for each of the gardaí he assaulted.

She ordered him to pay over a sum of €2,000 which will be divided between the three gardaí, warning him that he is looking at jail if he doesn’t do so.

The court gave Mr Badine until May 11 of this year to pay over the compensation.

Over 200 wait on trolleys at UHG in worst week on record

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Galway Daily news 67 people on trolleys at UHG

More than 200 people waited on trolleys this week at UHG in the single worst week for hospital overcrowding on record.

An analysis by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation found that there have been 3,143 patients on trolleys or without a proper bed in Ireland hospitals this week.

This makes the first fill week of 2020 the worst seen since the INMO started keeping records 16 years ago.

On both Monday and Tuesday there were 760 patients without a proper bed, the highest level ever seen in a single day.

The most overcrowded hospitals this week included:
  • University Hospital Limerick – 322
  • University Hospital Galway – 212
  • Cork University Hospital – 210
  • South Tipperary General Hospital – 210

INMO General Secretary, Phil Ní Sheaghdha, said “This has been an incredibly difficult week for our members in emergency departments and on understaffed, overcrowded wards.

The union leader added that patient safety has been repeatedly put at risk, and that this week’s performance cannot be repeated.

“We need to draw a line in the sand and ensure that we make consistent progress in reducing overcrowding,” Phil Ní Sheaghdha said.

“When hospitals have secured safe staffing and extra capacity, they have reduced the overcrowding problem. 2020 should be the year we turn this around.”

Overcrowding eased somewhat today, with 23 people without a bed at UHG, down from 51 earlier this week when it was the second worst hit hospital in the country.

There are still 19 patients on trolleys or in wards waiting for a proper bed at Portiuncula Hospital, an abnormally large number for the Ballinasloe Hospital.

Three lives lost in workplace deaths in Galway last year

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Galway daily news Planning refused for huge housing development on Galway City outskirts

Workplace deaths in Galway went up last year, with three recorded killed in workplace incidents, one more than in 2018.

The Health and Safety Authority released figures which showed that there were 46 workplace deaths in Ireland last year, up 18% on 2018 when 39 people died on the job.

Construction was a highly dangerous job, and saw the number of fatalities increase dramatically last year compared with 2018.

Chief Executive Officer of the HSA, Dr Sharon McGuinness, expressed concern that construction deaths went up from five in 2018 to 12 last year, with 75% of all fatal injuries taking place in the last six months.

With falls from heights the leading cause of all construction worker deaths last year, she highlighted the Authority’s concern that many of the fatalities involved small companies and self-employed tradespeople.

“The figures show that the number of construction deaths have increased to levels not seen since they last spiked in 2015, when falls from a height were also the biggest trigger in fatal injuries. ”

“This is a worrying trend and shows that without proper risk assessments and health and safety considerations, ultimately a worker may pay the price with their life,” Dr McGuinness warned.

Farming remained the most dangerous occupation, with 18 fatalities in 2019 representing a 15% increase on the year before.

As almost three in every four farm fatalities last year involved people 60 and older, Dr McGuinness said farmers must recognise their limitations as they age which may affect their ability to work.

“As farmers get older, they must adjust their work practices to make sure that they avoid injury,” she warned.

“I would urge people to really take on board the dangers around farming whenever working with livestock, slurry or machinery.

“Farmers think it’ll never happen to them but sadly as we have seen, all it takes is a few seconds for a serious injury or death to occur,” she said.

The county with the highest number of workplace deaths last year was Wexford, where seven people were killed on the job.

The lowest figures were recorded in counties Mayo, Donegal, Carlow, Tipperary, Waterford, Monaghan, and Louth, which all saw just a single fatality.

Two weather warnings issued for Galway as heavy wind, rain and flooding expected

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Galway Daily weather Rough weekend forecast as weather warning issued by Met Eireann

Two separate weather warnings are in place for Galway today as the west and northwest are expected to to be battered by heavy wind and rain.

Met Eireann has issued two separate Status Yellow weather warnings for heavy wind and rain which will come into effect at 3pm today and remain in place until tomorrow.

The first warning was issued by Met Eireann on Thursday and updated this morning to include all of Connacht and Donegal.

It forecasts heavy rain for the coming day and night, with accumulations of up to 40-50mm with localised flooding.

This warning will come into effect at 3pm today and last for 24 hours until 3pm on Saturday.

On Friday morning a second weather warning was issued for heavy winds in Galway, Mayo, Donegal, and Kerry today.

South to Southwest winds with average speeds of 50 – 65km/hr are expected, with gusts of up to 110km/hr.

Winds will be strongest on exposed coasts and hills, while high seas and gales will combine to create a risk of coastal flooding.

This alert will also be in place from 3pm today, but will expire earlier than the rain warning at 11am on Saturday.

At least the wind and rain shouldn’t be bitingly cold, as temperatures in Galway this evening are expected to average 10° – 11°c.

 

Visiting restrictions imposed at UHG due to flu outbreak

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Galway Daily news Cardiac care investment in Galway

Visiting restrictions have been imposed at UHG by the Saolta Hospital Group due a spike in the number of flu patients at the hospital.

People are asked not to visit UHG’s St. Nicholas’ Ward in order to prevent the further spread of the flu virus and protect the other patients at the hospital.

“We are appealing to people to co-operate with hospital staff for their own protection and the protection of their relatives in the hospital,” said UHG General Manager Ms Chris Kane.

In addition she asked people to consider limiting their visiting to other parts of the hospital for safety’s sake, and to stay away altogether if they have recently had symptoms of flu, to avoid bringing the virus into the hospital.

“Anyone carrying the flu virus can spread it for 1-2 days before developing symptoms and up to 5 days after symptoms develop,” Chris Kane said, adding that you may be spreading the virus and not even know it.

Staff are working hard to care for the many seriously ill patients at University Hospital Galway Chris Kane said, including from the additional risks posed by this spike in infections.

Flu is more severe in people aged 65 years and over, pregnant women, and anyone with a long-term medical condition, and is known to cause deaths and hospitalisations every year.

The HSE is urging people in such high risk groups to get the flu vaccine as the best way to avoid influenza,

Calls for crack down on AirBnB in Galway City

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With so many travel guides declaring Galway a must see destination in 2020, the latest of which was CNN, calls have been made for a clampdown on AirBnb rentals to protect locals.

People Before Profit are calling on the city council to clamp down on AirBnB rentals amid concerns that many landlords are ignoring regulations that require them to register.

Almost 1,800 AirBnB rentals were advertised in Galway last December, but despite this just three landlord registered there properties with the city council.

Regulations which came into effect last summer say that AirBnB style rental properties in rent pressure zones must be registered with the local authority.

They can also only be let for 90 days a year at most, and no more than 14 days at a time. However, they have had little impact, with rental numbers continuing to rise.

Local PBP representative Joe Loughnane said that attracting tourists to Galway should not come at the expense of locals.

“There are many benefits to our city being regarded as an attractive tourist destination. It means jobs and money for local businesses.

“However, the needs of tourism shouldn’t be put ahead of the needs of people who need to live here. Galway is already one of the areas worst affected by the country-wide housing crisis.”

“If our status as a tourist destination results in an increase in large-scale AirBnB rentals in the city, the individuals and families who need a long term place to stay are going to suffer even more.”

The lack of registered landlords means that many are ignoring the rules in order to skirt regulations on short term rentals Loughnane said.

“We’re not against individuals and families using a spare room for a bit of extra income. The problem arises when you have landlords with multiple properties on the site.”

“This means that housing stock that is crucial to easing the crisis is off the market. Galway City Council needs to start looking more closely at AirBnB in the city to make sure this doesn’t get any further out of hand.”

Man sent to trial for intent to sell drugs

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Galway Daily courts Cannabis dealer spared prison sentence

A man charged with possessing cannabis and cocaine with the intent to sell it has been indicted and sent forward to trial.

Paul Lambe (35), with an address at John Coogan Park, Newcastle appeared before Galway District Court charged with the possession and intent to sell or supply cannabis and cocaine.

The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed trial by indictment, and consented for Lambe to be sent forward to the next sitting of Galway Circuit Court for criminal business, starting on January 14.

Garda Patrick James Noone served the Book of Evidence on the accused at Galway District Court this week.

He is charged with allegedly having possession of both cannabis and cocaine, which he intend to sell or otherwise supply, at Eyre Square on February 2 of last year.

He faces two counts of simple possession under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, and two counts of possession with the intent to sell or supply under Section 15 of the same Act.

Judge Mary Fahy gave Mr Lambe an alibi warning, telling him that if he intends to present an alibi as part of any defence the state must be informed of it before the trial.

€70,000 worth of drugs seized by gardaí in Athenry

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Galway Daily news €70,000 worth of drugs seized in Athenry

Gardaí seized €70,000 worth of drugs during a home search in Athenry on Wednesday evening.

They were found when gardaí attached to the Divisional Drugs Units searched a home in Athenry at 8:30pm yesterday evening.

A garda spokesperson said that the search took place as part of an intelligence led operation.

The suspected cannabis found in the search has been sent to the lab for analysis

Two men in their 20s were arrested at the scene during the course of the operation.

They are currently detained at Galway Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.

Galway to share in new 800 jobs from KPMG

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Galway Daily business Galway based company Planet creating 100 jobs in Ireland

Accountancy and consulting firm KPMG have announced that they will be creating 800 new jobs across their Irish offices including in Galway.

The accountancy company will be adding the 800 new jobs to its current workforce of 3,300 in Dublin, Galway, Cork, and Belfast.

The company said that this expansion is being driven by increased client needs in all areas including technology and digital related expertise.

Speaking at the announcement KPMG Managing Partner Seamus Hand said, “The challenges of rapid technological change and greater regulation are among the key drivers for success in Irish business.

“This is reflected in the increased demand for our services and the roles we are looking to fill,” Seamus added.

400 of the new jobs experienced professionals with a wide range of expertise and skills while 400 of the posts will be available to recent graduates.

These will includes positions in a wide range of disciplines including audit & assurance, tax consulting, deal advisory and consulting.

“Talented and ambitious graduates have more choice than ever before,” Seamus Hand said.

“We’re basing our appeal to graduates on the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, across a wide spectrum of disciplines spanning technology and digital transformation, international tax and deal advisory to name just some of the opportunities.”

KPMG is Ireland’s largest professional services firm, revenues topping €400 million in 2018.

It’s workforce has also expanded dramatically by 70 percent in recent years. The number of people it employs has gone from 2,000 in 2014 to over 3,400 at the start of 2020.

Commenting on the impact of climate change on Irish business and the services they require Seamus Hand said that KPMG is helping clients to implement sustainability and decarbonisation strategies.

“This is good news for those seeking work in KPMG as we expand the range of career opportunities available to both graduates and experienced professionals.”

Status yellow rain warning issued for Galway

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Galway Daily weather Weather warning for heavy rain and possible flooding now in effect

Met Eireann has issued a status yellow rain warning for Galway and the north west which will be in place tomorrow and Saturday.

The weather warning for Galway, Mayo, Sligo, and Donegal warns of 40-50mm or rain accumulating over the period it’s in place, with localised flooding.

At the coast, high seas and strong to gale force southerly winds will combine to give a risk of coastal flooding.

The warning will come into effect at 3pm on Friday and remain in place throughout the next 24hrs until 3pm on Saturday.

Two marine warning have also been issued by Met Eireann for today, a Gale warning and a Small Craft warning.

Northwest winds are forecast to reach gale force for a time this afternoon and evening on Irish coastal waters from Mizen Head to Erris Head.

Tonight northwest winds will reach force 6 or higher on Irish coasts from Hook Head to Loop Head to Bloody Foreland.

Temperatures this evening will average 3°c – 5°c, but it will get warmer tomorrow with the mercury rising throughout the day to 10°c on Friday evening.

New funding aims to make school books free for DEIS schools

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Over 15,000 pupils and 100 primary schools across Ireland will benefit from new funding which will lower the cost of school books.

The new pilot aims to provide free books for pupils in primary education and the funding will be available for schools which are part of the DEIS programme.

The programme will see the book grant increase to €85 per pupil in the participating schools across Galway.

Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon said that the announcement will be welcomed by parents in these schools.

Announcing the funding, Minister for Education Joe McHugh said: “The additional €1 million funding for these schools effectively means we are now investing four times as much money on book grants for next September. The aim is to provide school books for these children and their families and we hope to build on this.

“The cost of school books is recognised as a significant element of back to school costs and in line with the overall aim of DEIS to ensure all learners have equal opportunity to fulfil their potential.

“I have decided to focus this funding on DEIS schools, in both urban and rural areas, which cater for high concentrations of students from disadvantaged areas.”

“End is near” for Simon Harris says Fitzmaurice amid record overcrowding

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Galway Daily news Government to help fund building student accommodation in Galway

Independent Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice has said that the “end is near” for Health Minister Simon Harris amid critical hospital overcrowding.

The warning that Simon Harris is coming to the end of his time as Health Minister comes as the country has dealt with record breaking trolley figures at public hospitals.

On both Monday and Tuesday there were 760 patients on trolleys in our public hospitals, with 51 patients without a bed at UHG alone on Tuesday.

“Frontline staff cannot be blamed for this mess, as they are endeavouring to cope with the influx in patients during the busy flu season,” Michael Fitzmaurice said.

“Minister Harris and his department needs to be held accountable for the chaos that is unfolding in hospitals around the country.”

The Roscommon-Galway TD said that Minister Harris needs to “open his eyes to the reality of what is facing nurses and doctors” who are dealing with patients’ frustration over long wait times.

“Most nurses and doctors, especially those in the emergency departments, go home both physically and mentally drained after working a 12-hour shift – or possibly even longer due to being short staffed.”

When questioned about this response to this crisis, Fitzmaurice says that Minister Harris deflects questions and jumps topics in an effort to “bamboozle” questioners.

“However, the minister will soon have to face up to the deficiencies in the sector and pay the price,” Fitzmaurice concluded.

No Confidence

Three Independent TDs, Mattie McGrath, Michael Collins, and Michael Healy Rae, have announced that they intend to table a motion of no confidence in Simon Harris due to the level of overcrowding seen this week.

It comes as Micheál Martin and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar are meeting today to discuss the upcoming general election.

The two had suggested in the past that a May or April date would suit them, but disagreements over Fianna Fáil’s voting under the Supply and Confidence agreement in the interim could see a much earlier date.

Some have suggested that a February election is more likely, and an announcement is due by the end of the day.

The Taoiseach has said that Fianna Fáil will have to vote with the government on any confidence votes if it wishes to guarantee an April election.

But Micheál Martin has thus far refused this, saying that the party would continue to abstain, as outlined in the supply and confidence agreement.

The government barely survived a no confidence motion in Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy with the support of three Independent TDs, including Galway’s Noel Grealish, with no indication if they will support the government in future votes.

A motion of no confidence in Simon Harris, if brought to a vote and passed, would almost certainly result in a general election taking place.

Woman taken to hospital after three car collision

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Galway Daily news missing teen found safe

One woman has been taken to hospital this morning after a multi-car road traffic collision near Craughwell this morning.

Emergency services including fire brigade, ambulance, and gardaí responded to a traffic collision involving three cars at Furey’s Cross which took place at 8:30am this morning.

The road remains partially closed to traffic currently, and is likely to reopen shortly according to gardaí.

One woman has been taken to University Hospital Galway for treatment, though her injuries are not believed to be serious.

No other injuries have been reported at this time.

Controversial Oranmore housing project refused planning permission

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

Planning permission has been refused for a housing development at Oranmore which attracted massive opposition from local residents.

Torca Developments Limited has intended to build a 74 unit housing estate at Carrowmoneash, Oranmore, next to the existing estate by that name.

It would have consisted of 4 three-bed, semi-detached houses; 4 three-bed, terraced houses; 38 two-bed apartments; and 28 three-bed, duplex townhouses.

The project was attracted huge local opposition, with 41 submissions made to the county council, primarily objections by residents in the area.

The county council gave six reasons for refusing planning permission for this housing development, which focused on the main concerns expressed by residents.

Namely, the scale of the development compared with what already exists in the area, an intensification of traffic on a small access road, increased risk of flooding, and environmental issues.

Firstly the council said that the impact of construction traffic was not properly addressed, and that sight line difficulties at the Station road and local access Carrowmoneash road would require remedial works.

The planning authority said that it was not satisfied that the development would not “endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard or obstruction of road users or otherwise”.

A further traffic traffic hazard would arise from the entrance and parking arrangements from ten of the units closest to the main road access point it was said.

The proposed development would also breach the Oranmore Local Area Plan “by reason of not adequately reflecting and reinforcing the existing urban form of the Carrowmoneash development to the west”.

The scale and massing of the apartment blocks also came under criticism, with the council saying their design is “discordant with their suburban setting” and that they would harm the visual amenity of the area.

As this area has been known to flood in the past the “not satisfied that the site is not at risk of flooding in the future or that the development will not exacerbate the risk of flooding elsewhere”.

The proposed development is adjacent to both the Galway Bay Special Area of Conservation and the Inner Galway Bay Special Protection Area.

Based on the information it received, the county council said that it could not rule out “significant effects arising from the project, either individually or in combination with other plans or projects, on Galway Bay Complex SAC and the Inner Galway Bay SPA”.

Galway Beef Plan Movement meeting ends in disarray over election standoff

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Galway Daily news Galway farmers awarded €2.2 million under beef finisher scheme

A meeting of the Galway Beef Plan Movement at Turloughmore GAA Club on Wednesday evening ended in a standoff over election candidates.

The Beef Plan Movement held its AGM yesterday, which was supposed to include the election of officers. But the meeting broke for the evening without the election taking place.

It was called of after a standoff over the eligibility of candidates for the positions of chairman threw the meeting into turmoil

Toward the end of the evening Galway East TD Anne Rabbitte attempted to bring some order to the meeting, saying that a fair and democratic vote should be allowed to take place.

The Fianna Fáil TD allegedly said that the conduct of the meeting was making Galway the laughingstock of the country.

The AGM took place ahead of the first meeting of the Beef Market Taskforce in 2020 which is taking place at the Agriculture House in Dublin today.

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