Galway Bay FM News Archives
GALWAY EAST LABOUR TD SATISFIED WITH U-TURN ON DISABILITY CUTS
Date Published: 05-Sep-2012
Galway East TD and Labour party Chairperson Colm Keaveney has welcomed a u-turn on some of the government cuts targeted at people with disabilities.
Opposition parties are accusing the Government of chaotic management of the health service – after Health Minister James Reilly last night announced the climbdown.
After a lengthy cabinet meeting yesterday, Minister Reilly said he would order the HSE not to cut the hours of personal care assistants to people with diabilities – and find the savings elsewhere.
Controversial cuts in spending on home help hours will go ahead however, as the HSE aims to make savings of 130-million euro by the end of the year.
As part of the plan, the HSE West must make savings of up to 30 million before the end of the year.
Last evening’s u-turn came after disability groups threatened to hold an all-night protest outside Government buildings.
Galway TD Colm Keaveney, who had highlighted his opposition to the cuts, says he’s satisfied with the announcement.
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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