Galway Bay FM News Archives
CONCERN OVER FUTURE OF HSE WEST SUICIDE INTERVENTION PROGRAMMES
Date Published: 14-Sep-2012
The HSE West has confirmed that local teams administering suicide awareness and intervention programmes are now trying to identify cost-nuetral solutions to enable them to deliver the training for the rest of the year.
It follows concerns raised by Ballinasloe Cllr Tim Broderick that the service was to be suspended or put on hold nationwide for the next three to four months.
The HSE says the current process is part of cost containment measures which have placed restrictions on all travel and on education and training for the remainder of 2012.
25 thousand people nationwide have trained in the ASIST programme which provides participants with the ability to intervene when someone is in suicidal crisis.
A further 10 thousand have availed of the safeTALK alertness programme.
Console 2012 ambassador and Deputy Mayor of County Galway Peter Roche has called for a rethink on the cost-saving measures and says suicide prevention services must not be targetted for cuts
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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