Galway Bay FM News Archives
LONGEST WAIT TIME FOR GALWAY ORTHOPAEDICS OUTPATIENTS
Date Published: 28-Jun-2012
The longest wait of time of six and a half years is recorded in the orthopaedics outpatients list at Galway’s public hospitals.
Almost 8 thousand patients are awaiting treatment at the unit.
The next two focus areas are Ear, Nose and Throat where 5 thousand 400 await treatment and Dermatology where 2 thousand 400 await appointment.
The figures were provided following a request from Cllr Padraig Conneely and show that a total of over 10 thousand are awaiting outpatient treatment at Merlin Park and UHG .
However the HSE stresses that half of these are waiting less than a year.
Speaking to Galway Bay fm news, Chief Operating Officer for the Galway and Roscommon Hospital Group Tony Canavan says the five year wait at orthopaedics is a result of a huge demand for treatment.
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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