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HSE defends capacity levels at UHG psychiatric unit
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The HSE has defended its current capacity levels at the psychiatric unit at University Hospital Galway.
The matter was rasied by city councillor Catherine Connolly at this week’s meeting of the HSE Regional Health Forum West.
The HSE has confirmed that as of this week, only 37 beds out of 45 are occupied, and says there’s been an average of 8 vacant beds since mid-May.
However, Councillor Connolly is criticising what she describes as ‘piece meal’ information on conditions at the facility.
She says the Mental Health Commission has found a number of issues with the unit over the past four years.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – UHG has the second highest number of COVID-19 patients nationwide today.
There are 25 patients with the virus at the city hospital – behind Cork University Hospital at 29.
Nationally, 288 COVID-positive patients are in hospitals today with 67 in ICUs.
It’s a slight fall on yesterday’s total and is 12 percent down on last Friday.
Today’s UHG figure OF 25 is a considerable reduction on the figure of 32 recorded this day last week.
UHG has consistently had one of the highest figures nationwide in recent weeks, and has also been dealing with significant overcrowding issues.
Meanwhile, there is a single COVID-19 patient at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe today – the exact same figure as was recorded this day last week.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Central Statistics Office is seeking field supervisors across Galway for next year’s Census.
It’s particularly seeking applicants from Galway City Centre, Headford, Portumna and Tuam.
The full time positions will last from January to May, and people will work from their own home managing a small team.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, September 21st and further details are available at CSO.ie.
Kathleen Goulding of the CSO has been outlining who they’re looking for – tune in to Galway Bay fm news on the hour
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are plans for a major €100m development at Tynagh power station near Loughrea.
It’s proposed that a 299MW gas-fuelled power station will be built on the site, alongside the existing 400MW power station.
The Tynagh power station is 80 percent owned by a Czech firm which acquired the stake in 2019.
According to the Irish Independent, the proposed new €100m project would be a 299MW gas-fuelled power station.
It would be used to provide back-up electricity to the national grid when renewable energy is insufficient to meet demand.
It’s reported An Bord Pleanala has agreed that the planned development does not constitute a strategic infrastructure development.
As such, a planning application can be lodged with Galway County Council, which is expected to happen next month.
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