Galway Bay FM News Archives
NO ADVANCE WARNING IN PLACE FOR CRYPTOSPORIDIUM OUTBREAK
Date Published: 06-Apr-2008
A study of the emergency department at University Hospital Galway has shown there was NO mechanism in place to detect trends that could have warned about the cryptosporidium outbreak that occurred in Galway in March last year.
The study published by the Irish Health Journal shows that despite 185 patients being diagnosed with atypical gastroenteritis in the run up to the outbreak, an imminent public health epidemic was not foreseen
It’s now emerged that 3 quarters of those affected with gastroenteritis, 5 weeks before the outbreak of cryptosporidium were living in the affected area.
According to the study, identifying public health dangers is ‘impeded by a lack of proper information and technology in emergency departments’.
A boil notice was eventually put in place in Galway city for five months.
Nearly 250 people were diagnosed with illness caused by cryptosporidium but it’s believed thousands of people were affected by the symptoms which included nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
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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