Teresa Mannion

Galway

Regional Reporter at RTÉ

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First defibrillator unit for motorway installed on M4

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Teresa Mannion

The first purpose-built defibrillator unit for a motorway has been installed at a service station on the M4 in Enfield, Co Meath. The solar-powered cabinets hold specific emergency items for the National Road Network such as fire extinguishers, trauma kits and windscreen breakers, defibrillators and cardiac medication.
Site to be assessed for elective hospital at Merlin Park

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Teresa Mannion

The HSE has confirmed that steps have begun to examine and assess a site for a new elective hospital at Merlin Park Galway. It is understood that a location within the Merlin Park site has been chosen and that the HSE is seeking companies to carry out site investigation works. The issue was raised in the Dáil by Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West, John Connolly.
Galway RNLI carried out over 100 rescues last year

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Teresa Mannion

RNLI lifeboat crews in Galway carried out more than 100 rescue operations last year. The figures were announced as the charity gears up for a new fundraising initiative to help raise funds for the organisation. Figures released for 2024 show that the charity's lifeboats in Clifden, Galway City and the Aran Islands had a total of 104 rescue launches in 2024, coming to the aid of 94 people, with 38 of the launches carried out in the hours of darkness.
'Worst passenger? Your phone' - UL team in safety message

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Teresa Mannion

'Worst passenger? Your phone' is the message a team from University of Limerick devised as part of their winning marketing project to 'Reimagine Road Safety'. More than 1,000 students across Ireland took part in the Road Safety Reimagined initiative, highlighting the lifelong and potentially devastating impact of a moment's distraction behind the wheel. Research from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in 2023 found that nearly one in ten Irish drivers have been caught using their phones while driving.
INTO President calls on Dept to outline injury scheme

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Teresa Mannion

INTO President Carmel Browne has called on the Department of Education to publish a circular outlining the occupational injury scheme to provide support for those injured while on duty, particularly as a result of physical aggression. She was speaking at the opening of the trade union's annual congress. "What are we looking for? The publication of the 'Occupational Injuries Scheme' circular…something we have been waiting for since the ink was dry on the public sector pay agreement in January 2023.
Primary teachers 'impoverished and overwhelmed' - INTO

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Teresa Mannion

"Understaffed, impoverished and overwhelmed" is how the Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) is headlining its annual conference this year. "High living costs, limited career incentives, and lack of housing are driving teachers abroad or out of the profession altogether," said INTO General Secretary, John Boyle.
Search for man off Co Waterford to continue this morning

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Teresa Mannion

The Irish Coast Guard is set to continue a search for a man who went missing from a yacht off the Waterford coast on Saturday night, later this morning. A spokesperson for the Coast Guard said that the search and recovery operation in Dunmore East would resume this morning, as soon as it is possible to do so. A comprehensive search of an area 16 nautical miles south of Dunmore East was conducted through the night and up to midday yesterday.
Search for man off Co Waterford to continue this morning

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Teresa Mannion

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Rescue operation after man reported missing off vessel

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Teresa Mannion

A search operation is continuing off Ballycotton Bay in Cork, for a man who went missing from a UK-registered yacht off the Waterford coast last night. The operation was launched after the Coast Guard received an emergency call from another man on board the vessel who reported the incident at around 10.40pm. The UK Coast Guard was also contacted after the man said he believed the vessel was off the coast of Swansea in Wales.
Charity tractor run taking place in Mayo

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Teresa Mannion

Dozens of tractor owners are taking part in a charity tractor run across north Mayo in aid of a local suicide prevention service. The Iorras branch of the Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) is teaming up with vintage club members from the midlands. The event is in aid of North West STOP suicide prevention's Belmullet branch.