Galway Bay FM News Archives
GALWAY TDS TO LOBBY HEALTH MINISTER TO SAVE CITY NURSING HOME
Date Published: 27-Sep-2011
The campaign to save a city nursing home from closure has "reached a turning point".
That’s according to City Cllr Catherine Connolly who was speaking after a public meeting organised by the ‘Save St. Francis Nursing Home’ Campaign last night.
All of the Galway West TDs and Senators attended and gave unanimous support to the campaign.
The HSE plans to close the facility in Newcastle, they’ve already reduced the number of residents from 40 to 19.
The TDs now plan to organise a meeting with Health Minister James Reilly.
The HSE West Regional forum will also vote on the issue at a meeting this afternoon.
Chairperson Cllr Paraic Conneely has requested the HSE defer a meeting with residents of the home planned for this Thursday.
Councillor Catherine Connolly says it doesn’t make sense to close the home, when the latest figures from UHG show that 36 people were in hospital when they should have been in a nursing home.
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.
Date Published: 09-May-2013
Tuam is now awaiting a third import of hay from the UK as overnight rainfall has increased pressure on farmers struggling to source fodder.
A total of ten loads are expected at Connacht Gold stores throughout the West with a load expected at the Airglooney outlet this evening or tomorrow.
Farmers throughout the county have been struggling to cope with the animal feed shortage and a below than normal grass growth due to unseasonal weather conditions.
Overnight rainfall in the Galway area has also added to the problem making ground conditions in many areas are quite poor.
Joe Waldron, Agricultual Advisor with Connacht Gold says farmers in short supply can contact the Airglooney outlet on 093 – 24101.
Date Published: 12-May-2013
The Transport Minister is urging drivers at Bus Éireann to engage in talks with management, in an effort to bring their strike action to an end.
There were no Bus Éireann services operating out of Galway today as a result of nationwide strike action by staff affiliated with the national bus and rail union.
Up to 20 Bus Éireann drivers are continuing to picket outside the bus depot at the docks in the city this evening.
Drivers from other unions have decided not to cross the picket line and go into work today – causing the disruption to be even worse.
Bus drivers are protesting against five million euro worth of cuts to their overtime and premium pay – cuts which Bus Eireann says are vital to ensure the future viability of the company.
The majority of services nationwide are disrupted, and the union say strike action will continue until management are willing to go back into negotiations.
However, it’s not expected to affect school services next week.
Galway bay fm news understands that around 70 percent, or over 100 Galway bus Eireann drivers are affiliated with the NBRU.
Vodafone secures permission to replace telecommunications infrastructure in Oranmore with larger structure
Protest in Galway City this afternoon in opposition to British Government legacy proposals
Boil water notice issued for Barna area
Man missing from Athenry found safe and well
County planners back Renville sports facility after second bid to bring amenity to Oranmore
Landmark Oasis nightclub in Salthill demolished
Up to 500 construction jobs to be created in new ‘City North’
Plan for ‘world-class’ campus with potential for 10,000 jobs at Galway Airport
Win a fantastic seven-night Mediterranean cruise in this week’s Connacht Tribune
Galway City Council knocks new wall – so they can build it again!
