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HSE TO REPLACE ESSENTIAL POSTS FOR PASTORAL CARE AT PORTIUNCULA HOSPITAL
Date Published: 23-Jan-2013
The HSE has committed to the replacement of essential posts to ensure the ongoing delivery of the pastoral care service at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe.
It follows concerns raised by the Hospital Action Committee that the service could be under threat due to recent retirements.
The HSE says the Pastoral Care Department is recognised as an integral part of the hospital providing counselling support to patients, families and members of staff in difficult times.
Following two recent retirements from the area, the hospital sought approval to replace these posts with Bereavement Counsellors.
The recruitment process has been initiated.
However, due to the current moratorium on public sector recruitment, approval for all new or replacement posts has to be given by the National Employment Control Group.
The HSE says it’s working through this process for these and other critical front line vacancies at the hospital.
The service is currently being provided by the Chaplain and in addition one of the retired pastoral care workers is providing a voluntary service at the hospital for two days a week.
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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