Galway Bay FM News Archives
PLANS FOR 75 BED WARD BLOCK AT UHG
Date Published: 21-Feb-2013
Galway Bay fm reports that plans have been lodged for a 75-bed, three-storey ward block at University Hospital Galway.
The proposal from the HSE includes a link corridor to connect over three storeys to Block 2A and at ground floor to the existing circulation corridor adjacent to the maternity wing.
It also provides for demolition of a single-storey ward, temporary buildings and plant rooms which are being displaced by the proposed ward block ground floor plan.
The application states that the interim ward block aims to address physical infrastructure and capacity issues at GUH to deliver services in the most appropriate model while contributing to improved prevention and control of infection.
It’s to provide replacement accommodation for existing older ward accommodation, including Nightingale wards, which do not meet any reasonable standard for a modern acute care service.
City planners are due to make a decision on the plans in April.
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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