Galway Bay FM News Archives
NEW CEO FOR GALWAY HOSPITALS
Date Published: 08-May-2011
MAJOR management changes are underway at Galway’s University College Hospital Group as a new Chief Executive is being sought.
The new Chief Executive will have a significant track record of relevant achievements, and the personal presence and insight necessary to create positive and lasting change, according to the Chairperson of the HSE West Cllr Padraic Conneely.
He says health Minister Dr James Reilly was in Galway yesterday and he informed the city councillor of the proposed management changes that will take place in the Galway hospitals.
He says he has been urging the Minister to take a hands on approach to the problems at UHG since Dr Reilly took up office.
The issues he has highlighted with the minister include his claims that 12 million Euro is owed from private health insurance because some consultants may have not completed relevant claim forms on a timely basis.
The city councillor says, that apart from a new CEO, a new chief operating officer and a new chief financial officer will also be appointed.
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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