Galway Bay FM News Archives
CALL FOR PAY LEVEL REFORM AS ALTERNATIVE TO HSE WEST CUTS
Date Published: 04-Sep-2012
A Galway West TD says the HSE can reduce the planned 130 million euro cut in its national budget by adopting an alternative approach.
Fine Gael Deputy Sean Kyne says several cuts can be avoided by renegotiating pay levels of higher grade public sector workers as part of the Croke Park Agreement.
This includes Ministers, TDs, heads of State Agencies and hospital consultants.
The HSE recently announced plans for cuts of 130 million euro nationwide in an effort to reduce a budget deficit of 259 million.
The plans include cutting agency staff by 50 percent, cutting overtime by 10 per cent, and reducing home help hours by 5.5 percent.
As part of the budget cuts, the HSE West must make savings of up to 30 million before the end of the year.
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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