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PROTESTS PLANNED FOR NEXT WEEK AT GALWAY HOSPITALS
Date Published: 05-Jun-2008
There will be protests at two of Galway’s hospitals next week as part of a national protest by health workers against service cuts
Members of IMPACT and other trade unions will protest at University Hospital Galway and Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe next Wednesday June 11th at lunchtime.
The aim of the protests is to call for the reversal of the cutbacks to services and staff which health workers feel are undermining the ability of the Health Service to meet patient needs.
The protests will be held at several hospitals around the country simultaneously, and in Galway UHG and Portiuncula have been selected by the trade unions
The IMPACT trade union says as these are lunchtime protests there will be no disruption to hospital services
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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.