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HEALTH MINISTER URGED TO DEAL WITH DELAYS AT GUH PAIN CLINICS
Date Published: 25-Oct-2012
The Health Minister is being urged to implement a plan to deal with the long delays experienced by patients at the chronic pain clinic at Galway University Hospitals.
Galway Labour TD Derek Nolan received figures this week which show that 583 patients are waiting on appointments, with the longest waiting time of August 2010.
Two consultants provide pain management clinic sessions at GUH on a weekly basis, and in addition the pain clinic has weekly theatre access for interventional and non-interventional services.
There are also three clinical nurse specialists supporting the service.
Speaking in the Dail, Deputy Nolan highlighted the plight of one man diagnosed with fibromyalgia, who has waited for an appointment for almost 10 months.
Labour Minister Jan O’ Sullivan responded in the Dail on behalf of the Health Minister James Reilly.
She explained that patients were being dealt with on a priority basis
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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