Galway Bay FM News Archives
CALL FOR CLEAR STATEMENT ON FUTURE OF TOGHERMORE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY
Date Published: 04-Mar-2013
The HSE is being called upon to provide a clear statement on the long-term plans for the residential unit at Toghermore House in Tuam.
Tuam Area Cllr Sean Canney says a recent response he received from the HSE says that it’s still not in a position to give assurances in relation to the future of new admissions due to health and safety concerns.
A decision was made last December to wind down Toghermore residential facility after a report revealed fire safety shortfalls.
In January, funding was sanctioned to address immediate fire safety issues at the 18 bed facility which has enabled the existing residents to stay there.
A meeting that had been scheduled between HSE management and Oireachtas members mid last month where the issue was on the agenda was deferred and is now being rescheduled.
The HSE has to date stated that all other mental health services at the Toghermore complex including day hospital, day centre and child and adolescent services will continue to run as normal.
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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