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GALWAY UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OWED FOUR MILLION EURO BY PRIVATE HEALTH INSURERS
Date Published: 29-Sep-2010
Galway university hospitals are owed almost four million euro by private insurers.
The revelation comes as managers attempt to save 13 million euro from the budgets of University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park hospital by the end of the year.
This is expected to be recouped by reducing the working hours of temporary staff, control of absenteeism and re-deployment of office staff.
Overtime payments and travel allowances will also be drastically reduced.
At yesterdays regional health forum in the city, members voiced their concern that proposed cutbacks would drastically impact on services in the region.
Regional director of operations John Hennessy told the meeting that waiting lists for elective surgery will get longer over the coming months.
Speaking at the Daíl earlier, Health Minister Mary Harney says Galway University Hospitals should pursue private insuror money as they simply have to work within their allocated budget
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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