47 h. ago Local MEP questions alleged Meta suppression of child safety research

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local MEP is questioning the alleged suppression of child safety research by social media giant Meta. MEP Nina Carberry says according to a Washington Post investigation, Meta allegedly suppressed internal research that showed children being exposed to grooming, sexual harassment and violence. At the European Parliament […] The post Local MEP questions alleged Meta suppression of child safety research appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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47 h. ago Local MEP questions alleged Meta supression of child safety research

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local MEP is questioning the alleged suppression of child safety research by social media giant Meta. MEP Nina Carberry says according to a Washington Post investigation, Meta allegedly suppressed internal research that showed children being exposed to grooming, sexual harassment and violence. At the European Parliament […] The post Local MEP questions alleged Meta supression of child safety research appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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48 h. ago Local MEP questions alleged Meta surpression of child safety research

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local MEP is questioning the alleged suppression of child safety research by social media giant Meta. MEP Nina Carberry says according to a Washington Post investigation, Meta allegedly suppressed internal research that showed children being exposed to grooming, sexual harassment and violence. At the European Parliament […] The post Local MEP questions alleged Meta surpression of child safety research appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Action demanded as businesses feel brunt of parking chaos in Tuam

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local councillors are demanding action on so-called parking chaos in Tuam. At a meeting this week, they requested a special meeting – that would include employers, council management, and local representatives. The meeting heard that businesses in the town are feeling a sharp impact from increased parking […] The post Action demanded as businesses feel brunt of parking chaos in Tuam appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 d. ago Galway City and County Councils to hear presidential pitches next week

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City and County Councils are to hear pitches from aspiring presidential candidates next week. The Presidential election is scheduled for Friday, October 24th, and nominations will close on September 24th. In order to compete in the race, a candidate needs either the backing of four local […] The post Galway City and County Councils to hear presidential pitches next week appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago Retired Galway Bay fm journalist Ken Kelly passes away after a short illness

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Retired Galway Bay FM journalist Ken Kelly has passed away after a short illness The Ballinasloe native worked with Galway Bay FM news from the establishment of the station in 1989 until his retirement in 2015. He also worked as a freelance journalist for national and local […] The post Retired Galway Bay fm journalist Ken Kelly passes away after a short illness appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago An Spidéal challenge follows court actions against Lidl in Loughrea and Portumna

A decision to grant permission for a discount supermarket in An Spidéal has been appealed to the higher planning authority. The Aldi store is the third proposed discount supermarket under challenge in Co Galway at present, with the owners of local Supervalu shops in Loughrea and Portumna involved in separate High Court actions seeking to […] The post An Spidéal challenge follows court actions against Lidl in Loughrea and Portumna appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago Two Galway locals announced as Farm Safety Community Champions

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two Galway locals have been announced as Farm Safety Community Champions under a new initiative. It’s being launched by Irish Rural Link, and aims to combat labour and isolation concerns on Irish farms. The programme consists of the training of nine regionally spread community champions from various […] The post Two Galway locals announced as Farm Safety Community Champions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago Local TD demands Ministers attend recalled Dáil committee amid ongoing school strikes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD is demanding that senior Government Ministers attend a recalled Dáil committee amid the ongoing school secretaries and caretakers dispute. Roscommon/Galway Sinn Fein TD Claire Kerrane says her party has secured the early return of the Education Committee. And she wants Education Minister Helen McEntee […] The post Local TD demands Ministers attend recalled Dáil committee amid ongoing school strikes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Local Fianna Fáil councillor hits out at party leader over Presidential election

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Local Fianna Fáil councillor has hit out at the party leader over the choosing of a candidate for the Presidential election Loughrea area Councillor Michael Regan says there’s unhappiness among grassroots party members over the lack of say they have on a Presidential candidate. The party […] The post Local Fianna Fáil councillor hits out at party leader over Presidential election appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Local TD critical of Government delay in engaging with school secretaries and caretakers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD is criticising the Government for its delay in engaging with school secretaries and caretakers. Around two thousand members of staff are due to begin indefinite strike action tomorrow morning, due to their exclusion from the public service pension scheme. Trade union Forsa held a […] The post Local TD critical of Government delay in engaging with school secretaries and caretakers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago 42 notices to convert commercial properties into 128 homes in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 42 notices to convert commercial properties into homes have been received by Galway local authorities since 2018. 18 notices have been received by the City Council to create 52 homes, while the County Council has received 24 notices to create 76 homes. The majority of these notices […] The post 42 notices to convert commercial properties into 128 homes in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Local TD makes fresh push for report into actions taken following the 2018 Walker report into Portiuncula's maternity services

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local TD Claire Kerrane has made a fresh push for a report into the actions taken following the 2018 Walker report into Portiuncula Hospital’s maternity services. At today’s meeting between TDs and HSE representatives the deputy asked the Head of HSE West for a breakdown of the […] The post Local TD makes fresh push for report into actions taken following the 2018 Walker report into Portiuncula's maternity services appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Funding for seven Galway projects under Communicating Europe Initiative

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Seven Galway projects are to receive funding under the Communicating Europe Initiative It supports voluntary organisations, educational institutions, and local authorities in promoting public engagement with EU issues The Galway projects will share €48,000, as part of €345,500 for 66 projects nationwide In Galway, Ardán is to […] The post Funding for seven Galway projects under Communicating Europe Initiative appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Lobby group feels no confidence vote in Health Minister may be warranted over Portiuncula maternity services

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local group feels a vote of no-confidence in the Health Minister could be called for over the situation with maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital. A rally taking place tomorrow follows a recent meeting held by The Portiuncula Maternity Alliance which saw around 300 attendees. The group […] The post Lobby group feels no confidence vote in Health Minister may be warranted over Portiuncula maternity services appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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