Photo by Léa Heuillet The University of Galway Law Review hosted Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell at an interview organised by the Law Review and the University of Galway School of Law. Mayor of Galway, Eddie Hoare, led the delegation that welcomed the Honourable Mr Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell to the O’Donoghue Centre in Galway. The interview comprised of two segments, … [Read more...] about Chief Justice O’Donnell interviewed by University of Galway student and academic
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Galway homelessness numbers increase in November as concern grows
Image by Brigitte Werner from Pixabay Since November 2023, an increase in homelessness has been reported within Galway with an increase of individuals seeking emergency accommodation, including a number of children. Figures released by the Department of Housing show the number of homeless people has increased from 261 in October to 273 in November, including … [Read more...] about Galway homelessness numbers increase in November as concern grows
Building for Children, a Galway based volunteer group, have landed in Ethiopia
Image by Peter Daly On January 8, Building for Children, a volunteer group from Northeast Galway, left for Ethiopia. The Irish volunteering team is going for ten days of hard work renovating school dormitories in the Addis Ababa region. Building for Children was created in 2006 by a group of professionals in the Newbridge area. With the willingness … [Read more...] about Building for Children, a Galway based volunteer group, have landed in Ethiopia
Thousands of students to be impacted by maintenance grant increases
Image by Yue Qiu Students ranging from undergraduates to PhD are able to financially benefit from the new 2024 budget that brought into effect the increase in student maintenance grants. Postgraduates can expect the return of an increased grant for their courses which has not seen an increase in over a decade, while PhD students will be eligible for a €3,000 … [Read more...] about Thousands of students to be impacted by maintenance grant increases
Health minister announces ban on sale of vapes to under-18s
Image by Horst Winkler from Pixabay A bill has been passed in the Dáil that will ban the sale of nicotine inhaling products (vapes) to those under 18 - years old. Put forward by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill includes a number of conditions such as: banning the selling of tobacco products … [Read more...] about Health minister announces ban on sale of vapes to under-18s