Galway Bay FM News Archives
HSE CONFIRMS NO EXTRA PRESSURE ON GALWAY HOSPITAL
Date Published: 22-Jun-2011
The opening hours of Limerick’s Mid-Western Regional Hospital Emergency Department won’t be curtailed, meaning University Hospital Galway will not face extra pressure.
The announcement was made at a meeting of the West Regional Health Forum in Merlin Park yesterday. [21/6]
The comments come amid concerns that a closure of Limerick’s night time A&E service could result in patients being transferred to UHG’s emergency unit.
The Limerick hospital is under pressure due to an ongoing crisis in recruiting junior doctors.
Director of Operations for HSE West John Hennessy said that other plans were being considered and that there would be “no effect on UHG’s A and E”.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Retail Excellence Ireland, the country’s largest retail industry trade body, has welcomed the news that 60 jobs have been saved at the city branch of B&Q.
It’s after the home improvements store successfully exited examinership.
Under the scheme, 2.4 million euro is to be invested by parent company Kingfisher plc, and B and Q will continue to trade at eight stores
This means 640 jobs have been saved nationwide, including 60 at the outlet in Knocknacarra.
However, David Fitzsimons of Retail Excellence Ireland says landlords need to be willing to help out smaller retailers too.
Date Published: 09-May-2013
Nine people die in Galway every week from heart disease and stroke.
That’s according to the Irish Heart Foundation, which is launching its Happy Hearts Appeal today. (9/5)
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, launched the appeal today to help raise funds for the charity, which has seen increasing demand on its patient services.
The Foundation says it needs to raise at least half a million euro to maintain existing information services.
Date Published: 13-May-2013
Concerns have been raised over traffic delays at the railway crossing in Oranmore.
Councillor Jim Cuddy says he has received many representations from local motorists who have been experiencing extended delays.
He says the closed barrier can sometimes cause a traffic tailback as far as the roundabout near the Maldron hotel.
Cllr Cuddy has brought the matter to the attention of Iarnrod Eireann and has asked for an explanation as to why the crossing is closed for so long.
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