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FINANCE MINISTER URGED TO INTERVENE WITH CITY ALZHEIMERS CENTRE
Date Published: 20-Dec-2011
The Finance Minister, Michael Noonan needs to intervene to ensure that a new unit for the Western Alzheimers Association is built in the city.
The 3 million euro project is in danger of being lost to the city because of a leasing problem with the Health Service Executive.
The 22-bed respite centre for alzheimers sufferers has been granted planning permission for an HSE-owned site at Merlin Park.
The Alzheimers Association wants a 25 year lease for the site, but the HSE will only agree to a 10 year lease.
Councillor Terry O’ Flaherty says she’s also calling on the Health Minister, Dr. James Reilly to intervene with the HSE.
This means that seeking funding for the project is proving difficult as the Alzheimers Association can’t use the lease as collateral for financial institutions.
Chairperson of the Western Alzheimers Association, Eamon Bradshaw says Minister Noonan needs to intervene.
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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