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GALWAY HOSPITALS HIT BY BED AND UNIT CLOSURES
Date Published: 12-Feb-2008
Hospitals in Galway are being hit by bed and unit closures amid a storm of controversy.
Talks are to take place at the Labour Relations Commission this week in relation to some nurses at St. Brigid’s hospital in Ballinasloe being suspended without pay.
The nurses at the acute admissions therapy unit at St. Brigid’s were told last week that they would be re-deployed to other areas of the hospital.
This was due to the fact that the HSE closed down the two therapy units and aims to provide therapy services in the wards.
Noreen Kenny has worked as a nurse at St. Brigid’s hospital for 34 years and turned up for work today in the acute admissions unit.
She and another colleague have been suspended without pay because they have not abided by management directives to be re-assigned.
A spokesperson for the Health Service Executive has confirmed to Galway Bay Fm News that the matter has been referred to the LRC.
Meanwhile, four beds have been closed at St. Pious ward at University Hospital Galway.
The HSE says the temporary bed closures are due to staffing issues.
The beds will be closed until additional nursing staff are recruited.
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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