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JUNIOR HEALTH MINISTER ADDRESSES UHG FULL CAPACITY PROTOCOL
Date Published: 28-Apr-2012
The Junior Health Minister says there is no pot of money to deal with budget over runs which result in emergency protocols at University Hospital Galway.
A full capacity protocol was in place for 12 days at UHG’s casualty department before the measure was stood down yesterday.
The overcrowding measure had been activated by senior management to act as an alert to the county health system
It involved transferring some patients from the Emergency Department to the 12 wards in the hospital, where they were monitored by ward staff until a bed became available.
Speaking ahead of addressing delegates of the Irish Pharmacy Union in the city today, Minister of State At The Department Of Health Roisin Shortall says protocols such as this have to be put in place as hospitals try to stay within budget.
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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