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TUAM AMBULANCE BASE OPERATIONAL BY NOVEMBER
Date Published: 04-Sep-2012
Tuam’s new ambulance base is to be operational by November.
However, it will not be in service 24 hours a day.
Paudie O’Riordan of the Western Health Board told a meeting of Tuam town council that it will initially operate 3 or 4 days a week.
The meeting was told that the new ambulance base will be manned by existing staff but the Western Health Board will be battling to get additional staff to enable it to eventually become a 7 days a week operation
The ambulance services official told the meeting that one amblance will operate out of Tuam and the advantage is that the town will have a state-of-the art facility leading to a much improved service.
Councillor Paul O’Grady asked if they lobbied senior politicians for the additional money would it help with the service becoming 24 hours a day.
Mr O’Riordan replied that while they would battle for additional staff they needed to dwell on the positives for now and Tuam was getting what was probably the most modern state-of-the-art ambulance base in the country.
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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