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HSE PUBLISHES SERVICE PLAN FOR GALWAY ROSCOMMON HOSPITAL GROUP
Date Published: 28-Feb-2013
The Galway Roscommon Hospital Group is faced with a financial challenge of 26 million euro this year due to forecasted expenditure.
The figure was revealed at a meeting of the HSE West Regional Health Forum this evening (Feb 28) where the group’s service plan was discussed.
The Galway Roscommon Hospital Group has received a 7 percent increase in its budget when compared to last year which equates to an additional 20.9 million euro.
This leaves its budget for 2013 at 318.5 million euro.
However Group CEO Bill Maher has warned that expenditure is forecase at 344.5 million which would leave a shortfall of 26 million.
This is to be addressed through other sources of funding such as deferring procurement of medical equipment and income from private patients once legislation has been introduced which allows the group to invoice private patients in public beds.
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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