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DANA CONSIDERING HER POSITION IN PRESIDENTIAL RACE
Date Published: 13-Oct-2011
Claregalway resident Dana is considering her position in the presidential election
The Independent candidate is not campaigning today in the wake of serious accusations being made about a close family member
Towards the end of last night’s Prime Time debate Dana said vile and false accusations were being made against a family member, attempting to implicate her and destroy her good name
In a statement to Galway Bay FM News, Dana said "all possible lines of enquiry are being pursued with prosecution authorities in the United States"
Dana made the announcement on Primetime in the belief that the accusations were to be published in a newspaper today
However no such story has appeared yet which means Dana herself put the story in the public domain
Although Dana can’t officially withdraw from the race at this stage because her name is on the ballot paper she can unofficially withdraw
This would mean she would stop canvassing and doing publicity, both of which she has suspended for today
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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.