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Galway is in an ideal situation to exit lockdown early and in my opinion we should be in a position to do so more quickly than other parts of Ireland.

So we’re another week further on, heading towards May 5. However, in the last seven days, the Taoiseach, Simon Harris and various other people, some political, some scientific, have begun to say that there is no certainty at all that we will open up any area of life come next Tuesday, May 5.

Despite the "immense challenge of Covid 19", concern has been expressed in Galway that commitments to recruit frontline community healthcare staff would not be met this year.

Less than 30 days after an agreement was signed between private hospitals in Galway and the Saolta group, the extra capacity in the private hospitals is "not being used appropriately".

The Galway International Arts Festival is waiting for the Government's next major announcement in May before making a decision on whether or not to proceed with this year's festival.

The escalating number of COVID-19 infection clusters in nursing homes demands the Government outline in detail what extra medical help is being provided to deliver additional care for residents who have the virus.

Saolta has drawn up a “surge plan” to meet the challenges expected to face the health service as the pandemic peaks - the HSE believes this will take place within the coming days and week. This will see a field hospital at the Bailey Allen Hall at NUI Galway and a self-isolation centre at the Connacht Hotel.

Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has urged his colleague Minister Simon Harris and the HSE to take immediate action and ensure adequate treatment centres are available in County Mayo when the coronavirus peaks.

At the COVID-19 press conference last weekend, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Minister for Health Simon Harris, and Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan, outlined new public health restrictions.

The Government has today announced a National Covid-19 Income Support Scheme to provide financial support to Irish workers and companies affected by the crisis.