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HSE DEFERS MEETING WITH ST FRANCIS HOME RESIDENTS

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Date Published: 27-Sep-2011

A meeting with patients and family of a city nursing home has been deferred by the HSE.

It follows threats of a protest by protestors at last evening’s public meeting to discuss the campaign to keep St Francis Nursing Home open.

The HSE plans to close the facility in Newcastle and have already reduced the number of residents from 40 to 19.

At this afternoon’s meeting of the HSE West Regional Forum, Tony Canavan of the HSE Public Health and Community Care team said residents will be met or contacted at another time to avoid the planned protest.

The forum also passed a motion by Cllr Catherine Connolly to call on the HSE West and the Minister for Health Dr James Reilly not to close the Newcastle facility.

Chairman Cllr Padraig Conneely criticised some of the protestors at last evening’s meeting.

 

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Galway has country’s largest population of young people

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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.

 

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Call for direct donations to city charity shops

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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.

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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent

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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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