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Call for national memorial to Savita Halappanavar who died at UHG

A permanent memorial to Savita Halappanavar is being called for by a delegation who were part of repeal the 8th.
31 year-old Savita died at University Hospital Galway in October 2012 from sepsis, after an abortion was denied on legal grounds.
The delegation is calling for a statue or piece of public art to commemorate Savita and others who died or suffered because of the 8th amendment.
They will hand in a letter to Dublin's Lord Mayor at lunchtime today.
Banners with Savita's image will be on display saying 'Never again' as the letter is handed over.
Member of ROSA Ireland Ruth Coppinger says a permanent reminder is essential in either Dublin or Galway

OPW Minister gives commitment on Gort flood relief scheme

The OPW Minister has given a commitment to do everything he can to ensure the Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme progresses without delay. 
It follows a meeting held in Gort last night, attended by the scheme committee, local councillors PJ Murphy, Gerry Finnerty and Joe Byrne, as well as TD's Ciaran Cannon and Sean Canney. 
Concerns had been raised after it was revealed that the culverts underneath the M18 Motorway are too small to accommodate projected flood waters. 
David Nevin has been speaking to committee member David Murray about commitments given by OPW Minister Patrick O' Donovan. 

Protesters vow to picket Government forum on security at University of Galway

Call for Garda patrols at Millars Lane Knocknacarra to avoid anti-social behaviour

Large turnout at public meeting in Headford in response to fire at Corrib RFC

Approximately a hundred people have attended a meeting in Headford, in response to a devastasting fire at Corrib Rugby which destroyed all the club's equipment
The fire on Saturday, at the Club's newly built equipment storage facility, is under Garda investigation
The facility was built in response to the club's expanding membership and came about as a result of a major local fundraising drive
Cub Secretary Chris Kiely told our reporter Will Davies in the Angler's Rest that the turnout shows that they can overcome this devastating blow

Inland Fisheries Ireland reopens Salmon Weir Fishery

Miller’s lane open to the public following upgrading works

Leading US Health company officially opens new state-of-the-art tech centre at Bonham Quay

Signify Health is officially opening its new state-of-the-art technology centre at Bonham Quay this evening.
The 20,000 sq/ft offices overlooking the Docks is the company's first operation outside of the US.
The leading healthcare technology platform is creating 125 jobs in the city, with 60 already hired.
Speaking to Galway Talks ahead of the 6PM opening, CEO Kyle Ambrester says Galway is the perfect place for Signify:

OPW Minister to meet South Galway Flood Relief Committee in Gort

The OPW Minister will this evening meet the South Galway Flood Relief Committee in Gort. 
It comes amid concern that the long-awaited flood defence scheme could potentially be in jeopardy. 
It's after it was revealed that the culverts beneath the M18 motorway are not large enough to accommodate projected flood waters. 
Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon says this scheme is critically important and a way forward must be found. 

UHG trial notes 97% decrease in hospitalisation of heart failure patients

UHG has completed the final phase of a clinical trial which reduces the hospitalisation rate for patients living with heart failure.
The Cordella sensor is being described as a game-changer as it allows patients be treated for heart failure from home.
An internal audit at UHG of patients who received the sensor noted a 97% decrease in hospitalisation among this group.
Professor Faisal Sharif says the sensor allows patients to send pressure updates to doctors, allowing them to intervene from afar when necessary: