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NURSING HOMES GROUP CALLS PUBLIC MEETING OVER HSE BLOCK BOOKING
Date Published: 18-Feb-2009
A plan by the HSE to ‘block-book’ nursing home beds is being criticised as an accounting exercise rather than a policy for ongoing care.
Nursing Homes Ireland West is claiming that University Hospital Galway has recently invited nursing homes in Galway to tender to provide beds to be ‘block-booked’ under a Winter Initiative scheme.
It provides for short term post-hospital care for patients who are medically fit for discharge but unable to return home immediately.
Nursing Homes Ireland West has organised a public meeting for this Thursday at 7.30pm in the Claregalway Hotel, Claregalway. (19/2/09)
N-H-I Secretary Joe Shanley says the ‘block-booking’ beds isn’t in the patients best interests
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Galway has country’s largest population of young people
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.
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Call for direct donations to city charity shops
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.
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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent
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.