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HSE & Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Apologise To Mother & Boy Aged 5.

The HSE and Tipperary University Hospital have apologised to a five-year-old boy, and his mother Ms Agita Gintale, both from Cahir, Co Tipperary, for the upset and trauma they both experienced over the time of his birth, on November 8th/9th 2017 last.

The letter of apology was read out in the High Court, as Master Shay Crowe settled his action, taken through his mother, following a €300,000 interim payment granted for the next five years.

The boy’s counsel, Mr Patrick Treacy SC, instructed by Mr Cian O’Carroll solicitors, informed the court that certain admissions had been already admitted by the HSE regarding this case, including a breach of duty, which related to a 29-minute delay in the delivery of the baby by caesarean section. Same it was claimed resulted in baby Shay being delivered limp, lifeless and with no heart rate, thus requiring resuscitation. It was further confirmed that standard neonatal resuscitation programme guidelines were not strictly followed at the Tipperary hospital, despite a timely resuscitation having being achieved without adverse consequences.

In the letter of apology read to the court, the HSE and Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, apologised to Shay and his mother for “the upset and trauma experienced during the care, treatment and management received by you both at Tipperary University Hospital, from presentation on November 8th, 2017, to include the episode of transfer to Cork University Maternity Hospital. Tipperary University Hospital and the HSE acknowledge that this was traumatic for both of you and his family.”

The case will again return to court in 2029, when general damages and Shay’s future care needs will be once more assessed.

Robbery Takes Place At Bookmakers In Fethard, Co. Tipperary.

Tipperary Gardaí from Fethard and Clonmel are currently seeking your help with regards to a robbery which took place at Ladbrokes Bookmakers, The Square, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, on Thursday night, September 28th 2023, at approximately 8:15pm.
Two men are understood to have entered the premises with their faces covered.
The men gained entry to the staff area of the premises and forced staff to open a safe, before exiting the premises with a quantity of cash and fleeing on foot in the direction of Burke Street, in the town.
Suspect No.1 was of heavy build and wore a grey hoody and blue jeans; while suspect No. 2 was of slim/medium build; was taller than his companion and wore a green hoody and black shorts.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have observed these males in or around the Burke Street and or Fethard Square area in or around 7:30 to 8:00pm, or who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour, which may be linked to this incident.
Similarly, any drivers with dash-cam footage who were in this area at the time are asked to contact Gardaí immediately.
Gardaí are particularly interested in speaking with a male who was walking a large dog, in the Burke Street / Main Street area of Fethard, at that time and may have encountered both these individuals.

Any person with any information is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station in strictest confidence Tel: 052-6177640 or email CT.TipperarySouth.CE@garda.ie or contact the Garda Confidential Line Free-phone 1800 666 111.

Citizens’ Assembly Expected To Liberalise Current Laws On Illegal drugs.

There was a total of 45 drug driving offences detected in Co. Tipperary so far this year, despite fewer Garda checkpoints; the latter checkpoint reductions due to severe weather conditions; incidents such as traffic collisions; thefts and domestic disturbances.
Garda checkpoints are down some 27% from the 2,580 conducted over the same period last year.

Even more worrying we learn is the fact that the Irish Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use is expected to agree on recommendations to liberalise laws around possession of sales of common illegal drugs.
This is despite opposition to this same liberalisation from the Gardaí; the Chief Medical Officer and some medics; latter who claim that the liberalising of current drug laws will lead to more widespread drug use and will not help combat the stigma surrounding this issue.

The Irish Citizens’ Assembly (Irish: An Tionól Saoránach) is a convocation established in Ireland, back in 2016, to consider several political questions including the ‘Constitution of Ireland’; ‘abortion’; ‘fixed term parliaments’; ‘referendums’; ‘population ageing’ and ‘climate change’ with reports expected to be produced on the aforementioned topics.

Should the ‘Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use’ recommendations now be implemented, it is widely believed that the current existing major drugs problem will create an even more widespread drugs issue. Same would see individuals, families and communities being ravaged by addiction, previously never before experienced in this island, not to mention the serious crimes anticipated; same committed by those addicted; in order to fund their existing drug habit.

Same liberalisation it is believed will result in increased overall health problems, with lives destroyed, parent unable to take care of their children, and an overall decline in the way we live our daily lives, with the overburdened tax payer, once again, picking up the tab for required addiction drug treatment, medications, e.g. Methadone, Naltrexone (Vivitrol) etc, plus the necessary comfort, over-the-counter medications, suggested by GP’s, all readily available without a prescription and also commonly abused.

The Irish Citizens’ Assembly will not and must not be allowed to take the place of the majority of the law abiding, Irish voting public.

3,000 New Citizens Attend Irish Citizenship Ceremonies in Convention Centre, Dublin.

Some 45 persons, currently resident in Co. Tipperary, were amongst the 3,000 New Irish Citizens who attended at Citizenship Ceremonies in Dublin’s Convention Centre, today.

The Ceremonies saw applicants from 131 countries around the world; living in all 32 counties on the island of Ireland, conferred as Irish citizens.

Speaking ahead of the first Ceremony today, Minister Mrs Helen McEntee TD said, “Attending Citizenship Ceremonies is always a unique privilege as Minister for Justice and I would like to warmly congratulate and welcome our newest citizens on this milestone day in their lives. Today marks the end of one journey and the beginning of an exciting new one, for them.
The richness of our nation is not measured in our wealth, but in our people, in our differences, our similarities and our shared home here on this island.
Our new citizens enrich Ireland with their presence and our society reaps the benefits which they bring. By sharing their own unique cultures and traditions with us, our newest citizens become part of our communities and we are all the better for it.”

The Citizenship Ceremonies today follow three ceremonies held in Killarney in July last and two ceremonies held in the RDS in Dublin, last March.
This means that over 11,000 people have now been conferred with citizenship this year with further ceremonies planned before the end of 2023.

Minister McEntee continued; “I encourage each new citizen to embrace their civic duty and to become more engaged in Irish civil society. It is an essential aspect of life in Ireland. Active involvement in our local communities will ensure everyone has a voice and will help strengthen our democracy.
I give my best wishes to our new citizens and to their families as they embark on the next steps of their lives in Ireland and I look forward to meeting as many of them as possible today.”

The Presiding Officer at the Ceremonies was retired Irish High Court Judge Mr Bryan MacMahon, who administered the Declaration of Fidelity to the Irish Nation and Loyalty to the State.

The new Irish citizens also undertook to faithfully observe the laws of the Irish State and to respect its democratic values.

Use Of Cannabis In Ireland Is Of Huge Concern.

The chief medical officer Professor Breda Smyth has warned that the use of cannabis in Ireland is of huge concern.

Professor Smyth speaking at the fifth meeting of the ‘Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use’, stated that one in five adult cannabis users will become dependent on the drug, and one in three young persons are likely to become addicted, if they continue to use the drug as little as just once a week.

Professor Smyth stated, that the strength of cannabis potency, has increased by 57% in the 10 years from 2011-2021, with people using the drug often on a daily basis.
Some 45,000 people with cannabis-use disorders, is show in the latest data available, with those under 18 years of age accounting for 80% of new presentations to cannabis addiction treatment services, making it now a significant public health problem here in Ireland.

Professor Smyth confirmed that there were 409 drug-induced deaths in 2020, with drug-related hospitalisations accounting for approximately 53,000 inpatient bed days, each year, and a steady increase in admissions to psychiatric services, all associated with drug-related causes.

She continued by stating that the profile of drug users in Ireland has changed significantly over the last 30 years and while it can affect everyone, from all social classes across Ireland; it in particular, affects most severely, those in deprived areas of our society.