Galway Bay FM News Archives
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY IN CANDLE LIT VIGIL AT HSE TOGHERMORE HOUSE
Date Published: 05-Jan-2013
APPROXIMATELY 150 people took part in a candle lit vigil at Toghermore HSE Residential House near Tuam this evening (Saturday)
It was in solidarity with residents and staff at the facility who have been campaigning against a feared closure later this month.
The feared winding down of the 18 bed residential facility followed an independent fire and safety report delivered to the HSE last month (Dec), which revealed fire safety shortfalls.
But since then, there are now strong hopes that the residential house can be saved from closure following a pledge of funding.
Tuam and District Mental Health Association has offered funding in the region of 60 thousand euro towards required fire safety works. Management received informal notification yesterday (Friday) that the pledge of funding would be accepted.
John Feeley of Tuam and District Mental Health says there is now a need for further formal negotiations with the HSE to ensure that their pledge of funding will keep the residential facility open.
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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