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Calls for funding for rebuilding of iconic stone walls in Galway knocked during Storm Debi

University of Galway releases statement following death of student in Bushypark crash

Taoiseach disputes Garda Comissioner’s claims Gardaí not notified about Roscahilll asylum seeker housing plans

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has disputed claims that Gardaí were not notified about the housing of 70 asylum seekers at the Ross Lake House Hotel in Roscahill.
The building was burned down following protests and opposition against the accommodation plans.
The Irish Times reports that the Taoiseach disputes Drew Harris' claims, and says Gardaí were notified but the message 'did not get through'
Meanwhile Galway Senator Pauline O'Reilly says Gardaí need to act now in a strong way to show such acts are unacceptable

Plans to be lodged for new Community Nursing Unit in Clifden over next fortnight

Minister for Health announces Galway Hospice to be state-funded

Councillors promised full transparency on festival income at Galway Airport site

New legislation to save Derrybrien Wind Farm set to advance in Seanad

Public consultation on Bothár Stiofán Cycle Network to begin in January

Galway experiences biggest population increase among Gaeltacht areas

Galway has experienced the largest increase in population among Gaeltacht areas since 2016.
There are 2,937 more people living in areas of the Galway Gaeltacht compared with 2016, which is an eight percent increase on the year before.
However, the Waterford Gaeltacht saw the largest percentage rise in population.
Deirdre Lynch, who works for the Census section of the CSO explains:

Commissioner Drew Harris says Gardai are focusing on a number of local individuals in investigation into Rosscahill fire

Commissioner Drew Harris says Gardai are focusing on a number of local individuals in the investigation into Rosscahill fire
A major criminal investigation is under way into a fire at the disused hotel which was due to house seventy international protection applicants this week
Protesters had gathered to form a blockade at the entrance of the Ross Lake Hotel over the weekend, in opposition to the plans 
A fire broke out at the hotel on Saturday night and Gardaí are conducting an investigation into what they've described as 'a criminal damage incident'.
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said this evening that Gardai are focusing on a number of local individuals who they believe were responsible