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CITY COUNCIL KNEW OF LEAD PROBLEM FOR FIVE MONTHS
Date Published: 25-Sep-2008
Galway city council first knew about high lead levels in the city as far back as April.
City manager Joe McGrath says they detected high levels of lead in one house in April, and in another house last July.
He notified the EPA and the HSE in late July and the HSE began it’s own investigations.
On the 8th of September, three weeks ago, the HSE told the city council of their concern regarding high lead levels in the four affected areas of the city -Old Mervue where all 330 houses are affected, and smaller numbers in Bohermore, Shantalla and the Claddagh.
However, the city council didn’t sit down with the HSE to discuss a plan of action until 11 days later last Friday.
City manager Joe McGrath denied there was a cover-up on the part of the city council.
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Retail industry trade body welcomes B&Q announcement
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Retail Excellence Ireland, the country’s largest retail industry trade body, has welcomed the news that 60 jobs have been saved at the city branch of B&Q.
It’s after the home improvements store successfully exited examinership.
Under the scheme, 2.4 million euro is to be invested by parent company Kingfisher plc, and B and Q will continue to trade at eight stores
This means 640 jobs have been saved nationwide, including 60 at the outlet in Knocknacarra.
However, David Fitzsimons of Retail Excellence Ireland says landlords need to be willing to help out smaller retailers too.
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Foundation reports nine Galway heart deaths each week
Date Published: 09-May-2013
Nine people die in Galway every week from heart disease and stroke.
That’s according to the Irish Heart Foundation, which is launching its Happy Hearts Appeal today. (9/5)
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, launched the appeal today to help raise funds for the charity, which has seen increasing demand on its patient services.
The Foundation says it needs to raise at least half a million euro to maintain existing information services.
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Call to tackle delays at Oranmore rail crossing
Date Published: 13-May-2013
Concerns have been raised over traffic delays at the railway crossing in Oranmore.
Councillor Jim Cuddy says he has received many representations from local motorists who have been experiencing extended delays.
He says the closed barrier can sometimes cause a traffic tailback as far as the roundabout near the Maldron hotel.
Cllr Cuddy has brought the matter to the attention of Iarnrod Eireann and has asked for an explanation as to why the crossing is closed for so long.