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Ó Cuív doesn’t rule out run for President
Date Published: 29-Jun-2011
Former Government Minister Eamon Ó Cuív is not ruling out the possibility of him standing for the Presidency – although he insists that he is not actively looking for a nomination.
As the campaign for the Arus intensifies with independent candidates seeking the support of local authorities, Deputy Ó Cuív’s name is increasingly being associated with the post.
Even party leader Micheal Martin said that he would make an ideal candidate during an interview late last week while he also has the support of the Fianna Fail organisation in Galway West.
Deputy Ó Cuív said that if he was asked by the Fianna Fail parliamentary party, he would have to give the matter serious consideration. “It is a very serious constitutional job”, he added.
See full story in this week’s Connacht Tribune.
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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.