Pat McGrath

Melbourne, Tasmania

Journalist at ABC News (Australia)

Investigative reporter @abcnews, views my own [email protected]

Articles

Judicial review sought on proposed LNG plant in Kerry

2 days ago | rte.ie | Pat McGrath

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Galway Harbour extension decision to come by end of year

2 days ago | rte.ie | Pat McGrath

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Galway Arts Festival unveils 'most ambitious' programme

6 days ago | rte.ie | Pat McGrath

Organisers of the Galway International Arts Festival have unveiled what is billed as the event's most ambitious programme, for the annual celebration of culture in the city. Among the highlights are a production by the Abbey Theatre of 'The Cave’ by writer Kevin Barry and a double-bill of plays from the Druid Theatre Company. The fortnight-long festival begins on 14 July.
A decade later but still no move on Galway City Ring Road

1 week ago | rte.ie | Pat McGrath

Ten years ago this week, land and home owners around Galway city received long awaited correspondence in the post. After a public consultation process, the "emerging preferred corridor" for a new road through the city had been chosen. The letters informed those whose properties or holdings would be directly impacted. Planners had worked to ensure the proposed route would be bulletproof. It would not impact on habitats protected under EU law.
Expressions of interest sought to develop Galway Airport

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Pat McGrath

Local authorities in Galway are inviting expressions of interest for the development of the city's former airport. The 118-acre site was jointly purchased by Galway city and county councils in 2013, after it had ceased to operate as a commercial airport. In the intervening years, the facility has been used as a Covid-19 testing centre, a filming location for a number of productions and a concert venue.
Expressions of interest sought to develop Galway Airport

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Pat McGrath

Local authorities in Galway are inviting expressions of interest in relation to the future development of the city's former airport. The 118 acre site was jointly purchased by the Galway City and County Councils in 2013, after it had ceased to operate as a commercial airport. In the intervening years, the facility has been used as a Covid-19 test centre and as a filming location for a number of productions.
Construction plans approved for data centre in Co Mayo

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Pat McGrath

Mayo County Council has approved plans for the construction of a data centre in Killala. Mayo Data Hub sought permission last year for a 29,000 square metre facility, comprising a data centre, administrative buildings and associated electrical and mechanical plant rooms. The plans also include the provision of 56 car parking spaces, at the site on the outskirts of the north Mayo town.
'Resilience' of Army chaplain praised ahead of deployment

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Pat McGrath

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has praised the resilience and compassion of Army chaplain Fr Paul Murphy. The priest sustained serious stab wounds after being attacked outside the Army Barracks in the Renmore area of Galway last summer. A 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty to his attempted murder and will be sentenced next week. Fr Murphy told the boy he forgave him and hoped he would learn a better way of living.
Scheme to redeploy SNAs to vacant posts 'seismic' - Fórsa

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Pat McGrath

Special Needs Assistants will be redeployed to vacant posts from next September as part of a new scheme announced by Minister for Education Helen McEntee. The Fórsa trade union has described the move as "seismic", saying it will provide certainty to thousands of workers. More than 23,000 SNAs are employed in national and secondary schools around the country.
Calls for new approach to care for older population

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Pat McGrath

A conference in Mayo has heard calls for a new approach when it comes to accommodating and caring for the country's increasing older population. 'Mayo Social' is an initiative of the county council, the HSE, advocacy groups and others, set up to look at the challenges and opportunities of an ageing society. One of its key aims is a move away from a nursing home care model to a less institutionalised, more community centred approach.