Galway Bay FM News Archives
HIGH ABSENTEEISM AMONG WESTERN WORKERS
Date Published: 26-Aug-2008
Western workers are off work for longer than their national counterparts.
Workers in Galway, Clare, Roscommon and Mayo take eight and a half to nine sick days off a year on average, with a 3.9 per cent rate of absenteeism.
A report by the Small Firms Association reveals that the national average comes in at 8 days a year, with absenteeism costing companies 793 million euro per annum.
Over five million days were lost to small businesses.
Call centre staff take the most sick days at 14 days every year, and back injuries and stress are the most common reasons for people being off work.
Assistant Director with the SFA Avine McNally says it’s a huge problem for small companies.
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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