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ALMOST FOUR THOUSAND BED DAYS LOST IN GALWAY HOSPITALS
Date Published: 28-Aug-2008
Hospitals in Galway have lost almost four thousand ‘bed days’ in less than 18 months because beds are being blocked by patients who could be discharged but have nowhere else to go to be looked after.
The lack of ‘step-down’ facilities in the community means many patients are being kept for longer in hospital than they need to be.
HSE figures released to Fine Gael TD Damien English reveale sixteen hundred and 37 bed days were lost at UHG in 2007, and 485 so far this year.
At Merlin Park hospital, 790 bed days were lost last year, and 328 this year to date.
Meanwhile at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe, 377 bed days were lost in 2007 and 129 bed days lost there in the first eight months of this year.
Fine Gael is claiming the time lag exists because there aren’t adequate services in the community to cater for patient after-care.
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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