Galway Bay FM News Archives
Call to encourage utilisation of Portiuncula cancer patient bus service
Date Published: 27-Apr-2013
Cancer patients availing of treatment at Portiuncula Hospital are being encouraged to make use of a free transport service.
The Irish Cancer Society’s ‘Care to drive’ programme brings patients from their homes to and from their treatment at the Ballinasloe based hospital.
The volunteer led service has been in operation for a year and a half and has yet to be fully utilised with just 20 patients availing of the transport so far.
The initiative aims to assist patients who have been advised not to drive due to the aggressive nature of their treatment or for those who may have no family in the vicinity.
It’s hoped the service will be rolled out to GUH in Autumn this year as part of the national roll-out plan.
Programme Co-ordinator Gail Flinter says there are up to 50 volunteer drivers assigned to assist the Portiuncula service and patients who need the support should not be afraid to seek help.
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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