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HIQA REPORT SHOWS LONGEST ADMISSION DELAYS IN PORTIUNCULA
Date Published: 18-May-2012
Portiuncula Hospital had the longest emergency admission delays in the country following a spotcheck carried out in August last year.
That’s according to the Health Information and Quality Authority which carried out the snapshot study of emergency rooms on August 24th last.
The HIQA report published this week shows that a patient in the Ballinasloe hospital had waited one hundred and thirty eight hours, or nearly six days to be admitted on that specific day.
In a statement today, the HSE says it’s examining the report, its figures and the source of its data.
The HSE says hospital patient wait times have already improved at Portiuncula hospital, and that 90% of patients that presented in A&E in the first two weeks of May were seen and discharged within 6 hours of presentation and that no patient waited over 24 hours.
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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