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April 11, 2023

Galway Daily news Portiuncula Hospital new beds

Portiuncula University Hospital is celebrating 80 years of providing healthcare for the people of Ballinasloe and beyond this year.

As part of this celebration, the hospital will be holding a special mass on Thursday, April 20 at the Gullanes Hotel in Ballinasloe.

“We are delighted to be celebrating this momentous milestone,” said James Keane, Hospital Manager.

”Portiuncula University Hospital has been an integral part of the local community and has served multiple generations of families right across the county and surrounding areas.”

The mass is being held to celebrate the foundation of the hospital, and the contributions of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood (FMDM), along with all staff past and present, who have served the community there.

“We would like to extend a special invitation to all of our staff, past and present, our patients, and anyone who has been a part of this journey, to come and celebrate with us, 80 years of Portiuncula University Hospital.”

Due to limited space at the venue, please confirm attendance by contacting PUH80@hse.ie by 5pm on Monday, April 17.

Portiuncula Hospital

Portiuncula University Hospital is a Model 3 hospital in the Saolta Group, providing acute surgery, acute medicine and critical care along with Emergency Department and maternity services.

The Ballinasloe hospital serves a catchment area covering east Galway, Roscommon, Offaly, North Tipperary, and Westmeath.

The first foundation stone for Portiuncula was laid in October of 1943 by the Franciscan Missionaries, who had opened a nursing home at Mount Pleasant earlier that year.

The sisters were invited to found a hospital by Bishop Dignan, who gifted them a plot of land at Brackernagh.

Portiuncula Hospital, which took its name from the birthplace of the Franciscan movement in central Italy, first opened to patients in February 1945, and has expanded on many occasions since then.

The latest upgrade coming to the hospital is a new 50 bed ward block, which is currently under construction.

When completed the hospital extension will deliver a two-storey, 4,038sqm ward building with 50 beds, and a link corridor to the existing hospital.

No joy for Clifden Playschool plans despite strong local support

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April 11, 2023

Galway daily news No joy for Clifden Playschool plans despite strong local support

Planning permission has been refused for the construction of a new playschool in Clifden, despite strong public support.

Clifden Community Play-School sought approval for a childcare facility on the grounds of Scoil Mhuire in Clifden.

The project received huge support from the local community, with 13 letters of support received from local community organisations, businesses, and residents groups.

The Racecourse Lawns Residents Association said that over half of their homeowners are families with school aged children who would benefit from this development.

“The proposed plans for the new community playschool offer an exciting and much needed opportunity to provide a modern early years childcare facility plus wrap around services for school aged children in Clifden and surrounding areas.”

The Board of Management of Scoil Mhuire said that the school “fully supports” the application by the Community Playschool to move onto their grounds.

Forum Connemara, a local development company aimed at tackling rural decline, wrote that they “wholeheartedly endorse” the planning application.

“This project will allow Clifden Community Playschool to broaden their support services to families with small children by facilitating parents in their working lives and giving access to Early Years Education for their students.”

Letters of support were also received from the Archdiocese of Tuam, Connemara Chamber of Commerce, Galway Childcare Committee, and more.

In refusing planning permission, the county council said that the development would contravene the Open Space Recreation and Amenity zoning of the site.

The decision also said that there were “serious concerns” about the provision of car parking, and drop-off arrangements for the proposed playschool.

Without information on these arrangements, the council said that they could potentially “intensify the existing car-parking arrangement” with the school, and interfere with the free flow of traffic.

Biden to arrive in Belfast tonight ahead of trip to Mayo on Friday

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April 11, 2023

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US President Joe Biden will touch down in Belfast this evening for his four-day visit to Ireland which includes a trip to his ancestral homeland Mayo on Friday.

President Biden’s visit will primarily be concentrated in Co. Louth on Wednesday from late afternoon into the late evening, before he heads south for his visit to Dublin on Thursday.

Biden will head then travel West, staying in Mayo from early on Friday afternoon until late in the late evening.

The 46th US President will arrive and depart at Dublin Airport at various times over the course of the visit.

Gardaí say normal operations will continue at the airport at all times, however people travelling should allow additional time to arrive at the airport due to possible rolling road closures, particularly on Wednesday evening and early on Friday.

He will depart at Ireland West Airport, on the afternoon and evening of Friday 14th April 2023.

Normal operations will also continue at Knock Airport, there may be rolling road closures.

In general, traffic restrictions for the visit will be kept to the minimum required and it is intended that any impact on the public will be localised and minimal.

Galway Theatre Festival 2023 embarks on exciting partnership with Town Hall Theatre

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April 11, 2023

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Galway Theatre Festival is set to kick off on 28 April, marking the beginning of hope and renewal as the community comes together to celebrate the arts.

The festival is inviting attendees to explore new perspectives through a wide range of productions, including thought-provoking dramas, children’s theatre, comedy, and workshops.

Galway Theatre Festival and The Town Hall Theatre have partnered to present four exciting performances in 2023.

Ériu’s adaptation of Lorca’s ‘The House of Bernardó Alba’ is a contemporary Irish music, theatre, and dance production that explores the shared cultural links between Ireland and Spain.

With a queer lens, the male players acquire traditionally female roles, channelling their personal experiences to delve into themes of subservience, coercive power, and complicity.

The production draws upon key aspects of Iberian dance culture to excavate shared modes of creative expression through dance. The production will take place at The Black Box Theatre on 5 and 6 May, 2023.

Another highlight of the festival is ‘The Patient Gloria’ by Pan Pan, which won the Scotsman Fringe First Award & Herald Angel Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

This mash-up of punk rock, satire, and therapy tells the story of Gloria Szymanski, who was betrayed in 1965 when her private therapy sessions were made public without her knowledge.

The production is a gutsy, hilariously funny, and strangely moving revenge story that will take place at The Black Box on Wednesday, April 26th.

THISISPOPBABY’s ‘Conversations After Sex’ is a funny, tender, and brutally honest new work that explores unexpected conversations after anonymous sexual encounters.

Kate Stanley Brennan gives a stunning performance in this play that is written by multi-award-winning writer Mark O’Halloran and directed by Tom Creed. This production will take place at the Town Hall Theatre on Tuesday, May 9th.

Brokentalkers’ ‘The Examination’ explores mental health and human rights in the prison system. The production features Brokentalkers’ distinctive blend of biography, socio-political discourse, and breathtaking theatricality, drawing on historical research and testimony from current and former prisoners.

This award-winning production has won the Best Production Award at the Irish Times Theatre Awards 2020 and will take place at The Black Box on Saturday, April 29 at 8pm.

“We are thrilled to bring together such a diverse range of productions for this year’s festival,” said Aoife Noone, Director for Galway Theatre Festival.

“We have something for everyone, and we encourage attendees to take a chance on something new and unexpected. We believe that the arts have the power to bring us together and create positive change in the world. We look forward to welcoming you to Galway Theatre Festival 2023.”

Tickets for Galway Theatre Festival 2023 are available now. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate the arts and the resilience of the community. You can view the full programme at www.galwaytheatrefestival.com

COPE Galway alarmed and concerned as emergency accommodation at capacity

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April 11, 2023

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Local housing charity COPE Galway has said that it is “alarmed and concerned” at the high numbers about to lose their homes in Galway in the coming weeks and months.

This comes as the Residential Tenancies Board revealed last week they received 267 Notices of Termination (NOTs) in Q4 of 2022 for Galway in addition to 286 NOTs received in the previous three months.

These latest figures, published just days after the ban on evictions was lifted, represent a near fourfold increase in the number of NOTs of tenancies nationally in 2022 compared to 2021.

COPE Galway points to the findings of their own first quarterly census of 2023 as an illustration of the enormity of the challenge Galway is already dealing with before the effect of the eviction ban ending puts further pressure on an already heavily burdened homeless service locally.

The findings reveal that there were 375 people living in emergency accommodation and a further 134 people in transitional spaces in Galway over the 24-hours of the spring equinox (March 21/22).

The charity’s Street Outreach and Day Centre teams identified an additional 25 people who were rough sleeping in this same 24-hour period.

“These are staggering figures for Galway,” said COPE Galway’s Martin O’Connor.

“The demand on our services is higher than ever before and will undoubtedly increase. We now have 99 families with 155 children in emergency accommodation.

“Sixteen of these families entered into emergency accommodation during the five-month period of the eviction ban. With the handbrake now released as the ban has ended, we can only see this increasing further over the coming weeks and months. We are very worried about where these men, women and children will go.”

In addition to the increasing number of families, 65 single-person households and 3 couples availed of emergency accommodation on that date.

In the period since the March 6 announcement of the eviction ban ending, an additional 15 households have presented to COPE Galway seeking assistance with accommodation.

COPE Galway is appealing to accommodation operators to get in touch with them to help alleviate the crisis.

“We now have an immediate need for additional accommodation that can be used for emergency accommodation purposes,” said Mr O’Connor.

“Without this stop-gap, we are genuinely afraid that this housing crisis will see an increase in rough sleeping and the occurrence of something we have never seen in Galway – families, and most especially children, without a place to stay.

“Along with the two Galway local authorities, we continue to do all in our power to safeguard against the occurrence of such an unprecedented and dismal situation.

“But we also need the support and assistance of the wider community. We are especially anxious to hear from accommodation operators who are in a position to work with us.”

If you wish to discuss ways you can support COPE Galway with accommodation options, their team is available to speak with you – 091 77 87 50 / info@copegalway.ie .

Victims of tragic collision named locally as classmates to be offered support

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April 11, 2023

Galway Daily news Woman (80s) dies following car crash two weeks ago

Two teenagers who died in a tragic collision in Ballyfruit early on Monday morning have been named locally.

Fourteen-year-olds Lucas Joyce and Kirsty Bohan both died in the single vehicle crash in the Headford area of Galway on Monday morning.

Four friends were travelling in a car towards the N84 when their car hit a tree at 5.45am yesterday.

Lucas Joyce was pronounced dead at the scene while Kirsty Bohan died later in hospital.

Both of the victims of the collision attended Presentation College in Headford, where classmates and friends will be given support over the coming days and weeks.

Two of their friends, a girl aged 14 and a 13-year-old boy, were injured in the crash and remain in a serious condition at University Hospital Galway.

Weather Warning: Heavy winds to hammer Galway later this week

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April 10, 2023

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

Galway is expecting rough weather later this week, with a weather warning issued for heavy winds to batter the Atlantic Coast on Wednesday.

Met Eireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Galway, and Mayo on Wednesday.

Very strong northwesterly winds will develop over the course of the day, with gusts reaching up to 90-110km/h.

Winds will be even stronger in coastal areas and on high ground, with wave overtopping expected along the coast.

The weather warning issued by Met Eireann will be in effect from 1am to 5pm on Wednesday.

The west coast of Ireland will also be under an Orange marine warning from 6am to 4pm on Wednesday.

The Storm Warning states that from Roche’s Point to Loop Head to Rossan Point, winds will reach storm force 10 during the day.

Before that there will be some sunny spells this evening, and Tuesday will also start off reasonably well, though there will be some scattered showers in the morning.

However, from after midday onwards, heavy rain will begin to develop, along with strong variable winds getting worse as the evening progresses.

Funding to make Galway playgrounds more wheelchair accessible

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April 10, 2023

Galway Daily news Funding to make Galway playgrounds more wheelchair accessible

Galway City and County Councils have been allocated funding for wheelchair accessibility improvements to two playgrounds.

A total of €29,000 has been awarded for improvements to Westside Playground in the city, and Loughrea Playground in the county.

Galway County Council has been allocated €16,633 for a wheelchair accessible roundabout and repairs to existing equipment at Loughrea Playground.

While the City Council has received €12,195 for the installation of a wheelchair sew-saw in the Westside Playground.

This money comes under the Play and Recreation Capital Funding Scheme, which was first introduced in 2013.

A total of €450,000 has been awarded to 29 local authorities under the 2023 scheme announced by Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman.

The scheme offers funding of up to €18,000 for work such as the refurbishment and upgrade of existing play facilities, or the development of new ones.

“I am very happy to support Local Authorities to provide high-quality play areas in their communities that can be enjoyed by all children,” Minister O’Gorman said.

“By investing in safe, accessible and innovative play infrastructure, we are investing in children’s physical and social development and in their wellbeing.”

“I congratulate Local Authorities on their successful projects and look forward to seeing the impact this funding will have across the country.”

Funding for the scheme was capped at €18,000 per project, with the local council required to make a 25% matched funding contribution.

Two young teenagers killed in crash near Headford

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April 10, 2023

Galway Daily news man dies in hospital following traffic collision

Two young teenagers, a boy and girl, have died following a single vehicle crash in the Headford area of Galway on Monday morning.

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 5:45am this morning.

The crash happened on the L6127 at Glennagarraun in the Ballyfruit area of Headford.

In a statement to Galway Daily, Gardaí said that there were four occupants of the vehicle, two boys and two girls, all of whom were young teenagers.

One boy was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other three were taken to University Hospital Galway.

A girl has since been pronounced dead at the hospital, while the other two remain being treated for their injuries.

The L6127 at Glennagarraun, Ballyfruit in Headford is currently closed to allow a technical examination to take place. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are engaging with the families of all involved and Garda Family Liaison Officers (FLOs) will formally be appointed.

An Garda Síochána are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage and were travelling on the L6127 at Glennagarraun, Ballyfruit in Headford between 5:30am and 6am are asked to make this footage available.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tuam Garda Station on 093 70840, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Young man seriously injured after being attacked by group of males

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April 10, 2023

galway daily news Further arrests made in connection with car park brawl

A young man in his 20s remains in hospital in serious condition after being assaulted by a group of males in Galway City last week.

Last Friday, April 7, at around 12:55am, the man in his 20s was attacked by a group of males in the Raven’s Terrace area of the city’s westend.

The man was taken to University Hospital Galway where he is currently in a serious but stable condition.

Gardaí are appealing to the public for any information that could help them as they continue to investigate the assault.

Any person who may have witnessed this incident is asked to come forward and speak with An Garda Síochána.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling around the areas of Bridge Street, Dominick Street and Ravens Terrace between midnight and 1am are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the North Western Regional HQ in Galway on 091 538000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

N84 closed due to traffic collision this morning

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April 10, 2023

Update: Gardaí have said that the fatal collision occurred on the L6127 at Glennagarraun, Ballyfruit, Headford, which remains closed.

The N84 is closed near Headford this morning following a road traffic collision.

Gardaí have reported a traffic collision at the Pollacullaire area of Headford today.

The road is closed following the collision, and is expected to be closed for the morning.

Local diversions are in place, and delays are expected.

Galway Daily have contacted An Garda Siochána for further information.

Due to a road traffic collision on the N84 in the Pollacullaire area of Headford, County Galway, the road there is currently closed and is expected to be closed for the morning.

Local diversions are in place. Delays are expected. pic.twitter.com/PGzojIDKzJ

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) April 10, 2023

Closing out the Decade of Centenaries in Galway City

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April 10, 2023

Galway Daily news Closing out the Decade of Centenaries in Galway City

The Decade of Centenaries is coming to an end this year, and an exciting programme of cultural events will mark the occasion in Galway City.

The Decade of Centenaries programme was launched in 2012, to highlight the economic and social conditions of the period, the shifts in cultural norms, and the experience of the Irish abroad, as well as the massive events that ended in Irish Independence.

It encompasses the different traditions on the island of Ireland and the initiative provides opportunities to focus on the everyday experience of ordinary people living in extraordinary times, as well as on the leaders and key actors in these events.

It also aims to offer fresh insights and constructive dialogue, and to foster deeper mutual understanding among people from the different traditions.

The City Council has been awarded €50,000 for putting on centenary events in 2023, and has approved a programme for the coming year after an application process in March.

Reflections – A commemoration to the Women of 1923

A series of talks and residencies exploring and reflecting on the role, experiences, expectations of women, and their contribution to events that occurred during a significant period in Irish History.

More detail to follow.

Material Culture of the Irish Revolution & The End of the Civil War – Education Events

These events will focus on the local aspect of the war of independence, the treaty debates, and the civil war, and are suitable for a variety of audiences.

The End of the Civil War & the Executions at Tuam Barracks
Saturday 15 April, 2.30pm to 3.30pm

On 11 April 1923, five anti-treaty IRA Volunteers from Galway – Francis Cunnane (23), Michael Monaghan (22), Martin Moylan (24), John Newell (29) and James O’Malley (25) – were executed at Tuam Barracks, having been found guilty by a Free State Military Court of the unlawful possession of arms and ammunition.

Join historian Cormac Ó Comhraí, author of Sa Bhearna Bhaoil: Gaillimh 1913–1923, as he discusses the executed men, the end of the Irish Civil War and its legacy. It is envisaged that this talk will be podcast and made available on the Museum website.

Suitable for Ages 12+ (booking required)

LIVING-HISTORY WORKSHOP: Material Culture of the Irish Revolution
Tuesday 25 to Friday 28 April, 10.30am to 12pm & 1pm to 2.30pm

Between the Easter Rising of 1916 and the end of the Civil War in 1923 Ireland experienced a political and military struggle that led to the foundation of the Irish Free State.

To mark the centenary of the end of the Civil War, Galway City Museum invites secondary schools to a special living-history workshop.

Accompanied by Museum staff, pupils will visit the Revolution in Galway, 1913–1923 and the War of Friends, 1922–1923 exhibitions to learn about some of the Galway personalities and stories connected to the struggle for independence.

Afterwards Dave Swift of Claíomh will give a living-history demonstration of the material culture of the Irish revolution, giving pupils the opportunity of getting up close and hands-on with items from the period.

Suitable for second-level students (booking required)

DROP-IN SHOW AND TELL: Material Culture of the Irish Revolution
Saturday 29 April, 11am to 1pm

Between the Easter Rising of 1916 and the end of the Civil War in 1923 Ireland experienced a political and military struggle that led to the foundation of the Irish Free State.

To mark the centenary of the end of the Civil War, Dave Swift of Claíomh will give a drop-in living-history demonstration of the material culture of the Irish revolution.

Suitable for All Ages (no booking required)

TALK & DISPLAY: Material Culture of the Irish Revolution
Saturday 29 April, 2pm to 3.30pm

Suitable for Ages 12+ (booking required)

N.B. – where booking is required, contact Galway City Musuem

Phone: 091532460
Email: museum@galwaycity.ie
Website: https://galwaycitymuseum.ie/events/

Digitalisation of Fr Michael Griffin (1892-1920) Collection at Galway City Museum

Fr Michael Griffin is a very significant figure in the history of Galway and in Ireland’s struggle for independence. His killing in Galway in 1920 made headlines nationally and internationally at the time.

Galway City Museum has recently acquired very complete collection of objects associated with Fr Griffin including some of his clerical vestments, his personal effects such as his driving licence and grooming kit, correspondence with family and his library of books, most of which are signed by him.

The collection also includes an interesting series of telegrams dated during his disappearance and the aftermath when his body was discovered as many people offered condolences to the family.

The collection is interesting from a political point of view as it includes his Sinn Fein membership card and a Fáinne showing his dedication to the Irish language and culture. Also includes family memorabilia after his death and commemorations afterwards.

Working with an accredited conservationist, this collection will be conserved, catalogued, and photographed. The result will be published on Galway City Museum’s website.

Clean and seal Liam Mellows Statue

Liam Mellows is a significant figure in the history of Galway City for both the War of Independence and the Civil War.

He is commemorated locally with the renaming of Renmore Barracks, a housing estate, and the erection of a statue in 1957.

The location of this statue is one of prominence, and it is a traditional site used by a range of different groups that relate to the foundation of the Irish state.

Galway City Council will work to renovate the statue through a cleaning process that will remove algae, dirt, etc, from the statue and present this important commemorative statue to the people of Galway City, and the various groups who interact with the statue, at a high standard.

Plans grounded for modern Treehouse for tourists overlooking Killary Fjord

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April 10, 2023

Plans for modern Treehouse for tourists overlooking Killary Fjord grounded

Plans for a luxury ‘habitable treehouse’ glamping development for tourist overlooking Killary Fjord have been rejected by county planners.

The treehouse was to be built on the grounds of Killary Adventure Centre, the owners of which made the planning application.

The treehouse would be built on poles planted into the ground, and be designed to accommodate four guests at a time.

“It is to be designed to be inhabited by guests looking for a luxury escape from normal life where the view of the fjords and mountains is a significant element,” an architect’s report for the application states.

The county council rejected the plans on multiple environmental and visual grounds. The council said that not enough information was submitted about the water supply or wastewater disposal.

The council said that this could have environmental impacts on multiple Special Areas of Conservation in the surrounding area.

The decision also said that not enough information on the design of the treehouse was submitted to show that it wouldn’t have a,”detrimental impact on the character of the landscape”.

Connemara National Park “infested” with invasive Rhododendron choking off plants

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April 10, 2023

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Connemara National Park has been “infested” by invasive Rhododendron which threatens native woodlands by choking new growth.

A report published by the Department of Housing, Local, Government, and Heritage declared that approximately a quarter of the park’s 2,000ha have been covered with invasive Rhododendron.

This is one of the “most problematic non-native invasive species” which currently threatens biodiversity in Ireland.

The report, published last week, was a Determination on Screening for Appropriate Assessment, which is related to proposals for clearing the Rhododendron from defined management areas within the park.

When Rhododendron has taken over an area, few native plants present before are able to survive, choking off light to new growth.

“In woodlands, only those trees which manage to grow above the level of the Rhododendron canopy will persist.”

“When such trees die, they cannot be replaced because seedlings cannot become established under the lightless canopy.”

“At this point, the Rhododendron completely dominates the area and stands accumulate into thick dense patches.”

The tissue of the plant is also unpalatable for most animals due to the presence of toxic chemicals, meaning it cannot be managed by grazing.

Larger flowers of Rhododendron can produce up to several million seeds a year, which can be spread up to 100m by wind, and remain viable in the ground for years.

The report, which proceeds the project, was to determine if there are likely to be an environmental impacts from the clearance works, which it said there would not.

Housing Commission encourages people to have their say in public consultation

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April 9, 2023

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The Housing Commission has launched a public consultation seeking views on the housing system in Ireland.

The Housing Commission thanked people for the submissions received to date and is continuing to encourage as many people as possible to have their say before the consultation closes on Tuesday, 18 April.

The public and interested stakeholders are invited to give their views on a range of issues detailed in a questionnaire which can be accessed at www.gov.ie/HousingConsultation.

The Housing Commission was established last year to examine issues on how to provide a sustainable housing system including supply, tenure, standards, and quality-of-life issues in the provision of housing.

The Commission, which is independent, is conducting a public consultation to inform the Housing Commission’s consideration of long-term housing policy post 2030. It is also looking at current housing issues that could affect the long-term.

In completing this consultation, the public has an opportunity to provide feedback on one, some or all of the areas above, depending on your preference.

All of the answers given will remain completely confidential. Consultation responses will not be linked back to any individual.

The consultation period is running from Tuesday, 21 March until Tuesday, 18 April 2023. The questionnaire can be accessed at www.gov.ie/HousingConsultation.

University of Galway accredited with two new Athena SWAN Bronze Awards

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April 9, 2023

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University of Galway has secured two additional Athena SWAN Bronze Awards in recognition of the University’s commitment to advancing gender equality for staff and students.

The University’s School of Law and a joint award between the School of Computer Science and the Data Science Institute have received the accolade which acknowledges efforts to create cultural change within higher education institutions.

This latest accreditations mean there is now a total of ten Bronze Awards and one Silver Award in the University, along with an Institutional Bronze Award which was renewed in 2021.

Eleven out of the University’s 18 schools now hold Athena SWAN Awards.

The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences and the School of Natural Sciences were also successful in their application to transfer their Bronze Athena Swan Awards following the restructuring of their Schools.

University of Galway Vice-President for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Helen Maher, said she is delighted with the positive news of the successful Athena Swan Bronze applications.

“I very much appreciate the significant work undertaken by staff members to advance gender equality as evidenced by these new awards.

“In addition, I am mindful of the necessity of supporting and enabling leadership for equality at every level within our University, as a critical factor in transforming the gendered nature of inequality in higher education.”

Missing Clare woman found safe and well

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April 9, 2023

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A woman in her 30s has been found safe and well after being reported missing over the weekend.

Gardaí requested the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 32-year-old Sarah Browne who was last seen in Ennis on Friday.

They confirmed today that she has been located safe and well.

Gardaí thanked the public for their assistance.

Local TD calls for Long Covid to be recognised as occupational illness

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April 9, 2023

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Roscommon-Galway TD Denis Naughten has once again called for long Covid to be recognised as an occupational illness for frontline workers, allowing them to avail of paid leave.

The Independent TD also urged the Government to address the prolonged care requirements of those who are actively living with long Covid.

His call comes after new data was released this week which found that 10% of adults have experienced symptoms of long COVID following an initial period of infection with the virus.

The data is based on a survey carried out by leading polling company, Ireland Thinks, and was commissioned by Denis Naughten TD.

The study is one of the first surveys to provide data on the lifetime prevalence of long COVID symptoms in the Irish population and demonstrates the need to fully implement the HSE’s recommended ‘three pillar’ approach to long COVID, one that incorporates patient-led rehabilitation, generalist assessment and support as well as specialist assessment and rehabilitation.

“The poll demonstrates the gravity and scale of the issue and highlights the potential burden that could be placed on the national health system in the event that a significant number of patients are consistently presenting to hospitals with complex care requirements arising from long COVID,” said Deputy Naughten.

Woman killed in incident in Glenamaddy

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April 8, 2023