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Irish Independent
a day ago
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Rumblings at Galway County Council as Fine Gael councillor insists he will only vote for party's candidate
The conversation was sparked by a suggestion to hold a special meeting to invite potential candidates to represent themselves and their agendas to the council. A sense of pride in the democratic process of the presidential election filled the chamber, as councillors reflected on the longstanding tradition of supporting candidates over the years — notably including their backing of Mary Davis in 2011 and Joan Freeman in 2018. Councillor Thomas Welby said: 'We have a power, and we shouldn't use it lightly.' For someone to be eligible for candidacy they must be nominated by at least 20 Oireachtas members or at least four local authorities. But also in the conversation was an unmoving opinion from Fine Gael County Councillor Jimmy McClearn as he told the elected members his party 'will vote against any candidate other than our own party'. This decision was made in an independent FG meeting 'under no pressure from anybody' he said. In response, councillors criticised the stance as 'anti-democratic,' arguing that inviting candidates to present to a council where some members have already made up their minds undermines the objectivity of the process. 'It wouldn't be fair on candidates where the two main blocks have decided on who they are voting for.' Independent councillor Shaun Cunniffe said. 'If it's a good candidate, why would we try and stop the campaign before it starts?' Cllr McClearn wanted to be 'crystal clear' about the plan of action for FG representatives in the chamber. ADVERTISEMENT 'With respect, I think we have been very honest and very clear about our situation, we will be voting against anyone who comes here looking for a nomination.' However, this doesn't mean a loss of respect should another candidate be backed by the council. 'We are democrats at the end of the day, and we will fully abide by the decision that's made at the end of the day.' Thus far, seven candidates have been in contact with the council since March requesting an opportunity to come before the council according to chief executive Liam Conneally. The council Corporate Policy Group (CPG) proposed the meeting which will likely be held in September. The suggestion states that each candidate will have 10 minutes before the elected members in order of surname, the meeting will then be adjourned for a short period for further discussion and consideration. A proposal was made and approved to prohibit representatives from speaking on behalf of candidates during the presentation. This marks a change from previous years, when family members or others were permitted to address the elected members on behalf of those running. The special meeting will likely have both an in-person and online option. Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary Country Star, 66, Leaves Fans 'Crying' with Surprise Opry Appearance
Legendary Country Star, 66, Leaves Fans 'Crying' with Surprise Opry Appearance originally appeared on Parade. just helped to make one country music fan's dreams come true. The legendary country music singer, 66, gave one fan the "surprise of a lifetime" on Saturday night, after he joined Love on the Spectrum star Tyler White on stage at the Grand Ole Opry for an unforgettable moment. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 White took the iconic stage in Nashville, Tenn., on June 21, where he performed Travis' famous song "Deeper Than The Holler"—only to be surprised by the actual country icon himself. As seen in the wholesome clip posted on social media, White had just finished his performance when Travis unexpectedly came out on stage, walking out alongside his wife Mary Davis. "Tyler, we just wanted to thank you so much for loving country music, especially Randy Travis," Davis told White during the sweet interaction. "Keep doing what you're doing, Tyler." Travis, who has been battling various health issues following a near-fatal stroke in 2013, made fans emotional over the unexpected appearance, with several users on Instagram commending him for pulling off the "amazing" surprise. "Seein Randy walk after what he's been though even if it's assisted makes me cry," one user wrote in response to the heartfelt clip, while another user called the video "so wholesome." "What an amazing moment- God Bless Randy Travis a true country music icon! So happy for Tyler for that once in a lifetime experience!" another commented added. Someone else wrote, "This is so special!" while adding, "Randy Travis is such a legend!""Can't stop crying," another person said. "Thank you, @opry for this on so many levels. Music belongs to us all." Legendary Country Star, 66, Leaves Fans 'Crying' with Surprise Opry Appearance first appeared on Parade on Jun 22, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary Country Star, 66, Leaves Fans 'Crying' with Surprise Opry Appearance
Legendary Country Star, 66, Leaves Fans 'Crying' with Surprise Opry Appearance originally appeared on Parade. just helped to make one country music fan's dreams come true. The legendary country music singer, 66, gave one fan the "surprise of a lifetime" on Saturday night, after he joined Love on the Spectrum star Tyler White on stage at the Grand Ole Opry for an unforgettable moment. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 White took the iconic stage in Nashville, Tenn., on June 21, where he performed Travis' famous song "Deeper Than The Holler"—only to be surprised by the actual country icon himself. As seen in the wholesome clip posted on social media, White had just finished his performance when Travis unexpectedly came out on stage, walking out alongside his wife Mary Davis. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Grand Ole Opry (@opry) "Tyler, we just wanted to thank you so much for loving country music, especially Randy Travis," Davis told White during the sweet interaction. "Keep doing what you're doing, Tyler." Travis, who has been battling various health issues following a near-fatal stroke in 2013, made fans emotional over the unexpected appearance, with several users on Instagram commending him for pulling off the "amazing" surprise. "Seein Randy walk after what he's been though even if it's assisted makes me cry," one user wrote in response to the heartfelt clip, while another user called the video "so wholesome." "What an amazing moment- God Bless Randy Travis a true country music icon! So happy for Tyler for that once in a lifetime experience!" another commented added. Someone else wrote, "This is so special!" while adding, "Randy Travis is such a legend!""Can't stop crying," another person said. "Thank you, @opry for this on so many levels. Music belongs to us all." Legendary Country Star, 66, Leaves Fans 'Crying' with Surprise Opry Appearance first appeared on Parade on Jun 22, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
Malaysian Reserve
24-04-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
A Next-Generation Platform Modernizing Supplemental Health Insurance Administration
NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vitech, a leading global provider of administration software for group insurance and pension administrators, today announced the launch of V3locity Express: Supplemental Health, a cutting-edge platform designed to simplify supplemental health management for insurers and service providers offering voluntary benefits to group customers. In a rapidly evolving insurance landscape, V3locity Express: Supplemental Health empowers organizations to future-proof their operations, overcome financial constraints, and adapt to changing industry standards. Ideal for greenfield implementations, V3locity Express: Supplemental Health enables deployment in as little as six months, significantly accelerating time to value. The platform delivers a seamless experience for customers, employees, and brokers while enhancing agility, reducing risk, controlling costs, and fueling innovation and growth through its intuitive low-code configurability. 'V3locity Express: Supplemental Health delivers a powerful, tailored solution—backed by industry expertise and market leadership—to accelerate and elevate carrier growth strategy with unmatched speed and flexibility,' said Mary Davis, Senior Vice President, Product Management, Vitech. The new platform supports a comprehensive suite of supplemental health product lines, including: Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Driving Efficiency, Accuracy, and Scalability Vitech's V3locity Express: Supplemental Health platform is engineered to future-proof insurance operations through AI-driven efficiency, seamless integration capabilities, and reduced costs. Its scalable architecture enhances financial accuracy, minimizes tech debt, and streamlines operations, empowering businesses to maintain a competitive edge while optimizing resource allocation. Learn more about V3locity Express: Supplemental Health at: About Vitech: Vitech is a global provider of cloud-native administration software that helps insurance, retirement, and investment organizations expand their offerings and achieve operational excellence. Vitech provides the core administration technology to transform business, deliver operational efficiency, and improve their customers' experience. For more information, please visit
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Students, staff, and community come together for the annual Out of The Darkness walk at Sacrameto State
( — The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Greater Sacramento Chapter and Sacramento State's Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services hosted the 14th Annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk for suicide prevention on Thursday. Mary Davis, who is the Board Chair for the Greater Sacramento Chapter said, 'The Sac State Walk Committee and the AFSP Board collaboration did an amazing job this year for the campus.' She said she appreciates all the staff and volunteers hard work who made the event amazing. At the event, many mental health resources came to Sacramento State University and were tabling at the event to allow attendees to learn about what Sacramento has to offer. According to the SSHCSWS website, the walk has been one of the largest walks in the country for registered participants. Last year, almost 1,000 people registered for the events including students, staff, faculty, and community members. Stephanie Giroux-Linn, Board Member for the Greater Sacramento Chapter said, 'By walking with us you honor the memory of the loved ones we've lost.' Christian Couto, a Board Member with the Greater Sacramento Charter told FOX40 it is wonderful to be able to see people come together of all backgrounds. 'It was so wonderful to see so many people come together. People from all different walks of life, all different political parties, are able to share space,' said Couto. 'We all have been impacted by suicide.' This year, according to Davis, over 700 people signed up to participate in the walk. The non-profit raised over $9,000 which will go towards suicide prevention initiatives in our community. Many people who attend this event feel a connection with their loved ones who they have lost to suicide and are reminded of the truth that they are not alone in their struggles. Sacramento State student Cailah Edwards said, 'I would encourage anyone who is struggling with darkness, is struggling with addiction, suicide, depression, anxiety whatever the case it may be, you have a purpose, you were made, you were fearfully and wonderfully made, you were handcrafted, and you have a purpose in this life. Alisha Mitchem, who is from Team Spencer, spoke to FOX40 and said she was walking in honor of her stepdaughter who committed suicide in 2024. 'They're not alone. They need to talk about it, you know, talk to people and make sure that their friends know that they are going through something,' said Mitchem. A student from Sacramento State who participated in the walk told FOX40 that it is good to have this event and just grow awareness over the years so that we can help people. 'It takes courage to be the voice for the voiceless, and you have to stand up for what's right, not just in your own heart, but to realize that if you can be the hand that the younger person needs, how can you be that? So, it is very powerful,' said Richard Angulo, a student at Sacramento State. 'Not only just to participate, but to come as united to save a like Hornet hive together, and to realize we're not in this by ourselves. That you have each other. You have our resources, and you have love here at Sac State.' For more information on when the next walk is or to learn about what AFSP has to offer, click here to see the Instagram page Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
