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HEALTH MINISTER TO VISIT CITY AMIDST ROW OVER SAVITA INVESTIGATION
Date Published: 23-Nov-2012
The Health Minister’s visit to the city this morning is likely to be dominated by questions surrounding the investigation into the death of Savita Halappanavar.
James Reilly will hold meetings in Merlin Park Hospital to brief staff and members of the HSE regional forum west on health reform issues.
The meetings are part of a national tour to discuss specific actions towards the introduction of a single tier health system.
It follows the publication of the document, Future Health : a strategic framework for the reform of the health service 2012-2015.
Questions will be asked on the future of health services as well as the proposed cuts to the health budget, but many are likely to be focused on the row over the inquiry into the death of 31 year old Savita at UHG last month.
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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