Galway Bay FM News Archives
800 GALWAY TEEN PARENTS REFERRED TO HSE SUPPORT PROGRAMME
Date Published: 19-Jun-2012
Over 800 Galway teen parents have been referred to a tailor made support programme run by the Galway University Hospital group.
The service was introduced in 2000 on a trial basis to provide support to young parents up to the age of 19 until their child reaches 2 years of age.
A report on the programme for the 11 year period since its launch shows one third of the young parents engaged with the service remained or returned to education.
The Galway TPSP initiative is one of only two nationwide which is based in a hospital environment with a particular focus on the ante-natal and post birth period.
Programme Leader Aileen Davies says the non-judgemental and non-stigmatising service provides supports to facilitiate education for young Galway mothers.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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