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Controversy over remarks by President Higgins and Tanaiste Gilmore over Margaretta D’Arcy
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The President is defending his wife’s decision to visit a jailed anti-war activist from Galway
Sabina Higgins visited 79-year-old Margaretta D’Arcy in Limerick Prison at the weekend.
She was jailed last week for illegally accessing a runway at Shannon airport – during a protest against the US Military.
Margaretta, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, is serving a three month sentence for illegal incursion on the runway at Shannon Airport last October
Michael D Higgins says his wife was visiting a long standing friend in a personal and private capacity
He says whether it was appropriate or not – doesn’t arise at all
Earlier the Tánaiste sais Sabina Higgins’ visit to the Galway peace activist was appropriate, adding he learned of the trip to Limerick jail through the media.
However Fianna Fáil has questioned the remarks from the Tánaiste, particularly his hopes Margaretta D’Arcy’s legal team are working to secure her release as soon as possible.
Fianna Fail’s Micheal McGrath says politicians can’t have a role in the judicial process.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The inaugural N17 Plaza Business Award has been presented to University of Galway student, Eimhin Mulligan.
The award, exclusive to St Jarlath’s College in Tuam, is aimed at encouraging students to pursue careers related to business.
Eimhin, who did the Leaving Cert last year, excelled in both business and accounting exams
He’s now studying for a Commerce Degree at University of Galway.
Supermac’s MD, Pat McDonagh, presented the cash prize and a plaque at a function at the secondary school campus in Tuam
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An Appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanala against approval for an apartment development at Ballymoneen Road.
The project, led by Crescent Co. Ownership, would include 17 apartments in a mix of single and two-bed units.
The three-story building would be located on a site near the existing Portacarron estate and the Western Distributor Road junction.
The plans were given the green light by city planners earlier this month.
An appeal has now been lodged with An Bord Pleanala – with a decision due in May.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A new care programme for older people has been launched at Clifden District Hospital.
The clinic aims to cater to those with complex health and social care needs in their own community.
The new clinic comes amid long-running local concerns on the future of the hospital, difficulty in recruiting staff, and the downgrading of services.
The First Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons – or ICPOP – is a one-stop shop for those with complex health and social care needs.
It aims to shift the delivery of care away from acute hospitals towards community based, planned and co-ordinated care.
The team will work closely with local GP’s and Primary Care staff, in line with the vision for Sláintecare.
Galway Bay fm news contacted the HSE for comment, but was told no-one was available at this time to discuss the new clinic.
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