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Bus Éireann is proud to support Just A Minute Cards (JAM) which allows those with a learning difficulty, autism, or any condition where communication can be a barrier, to show the driver or a staff member that they may need a little extra time or ‘Just A Minute’ when accessing services.

The Galway City Council has failed to implement its own anti-racism motion which councillors unanimously approved two years’ ago.

Tozi is a new app, created by the Vodafone Foundation in partnership with DCU Anti-Bullying Centre and Childline by ISPCC, designed to empower young people to navigate the online world in safe and positive way.

New eligibility criteria to the Incremental Tenant Purchase Scheme which enables tenants to purchase the local authority home they live in will take effect from 29 January, 2024.

Local Fianna Fáil Deputy Robert Troy, has said that a new €1.3 billion income tax package that has come into effect will make a real difference for working individuals and families in the constituency.

Aoife Ní Eochaidh, Chartered Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist in pelvic, bone, women and men's health, based at Suite 10, Bon Secours Consultant’s clinic, in Galway, will host a bone health themed health seminar for the general public, in the process raising funds for the charity, The Irish Osteoporosis Society.

Co-operative Housing Ireland (CHI), an Approved Housing Body (AHB), has announced a record-breaking year in 2023 with the delivery of 849 homes.

Aoife Ní Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, clinical specialist in pelvic, bone, women and men’s health, who is based at Suite 10, Bon Secours Consultant’s Clinic, in Galway, is organising a health seminar for the general public to raise awareness around bone health and to raise funds for the charity, the Irish Osteoporosis Society. The seminar will be held in the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, on Tuesday January 9 from 7pm to 9pm, with doors open at 6.30pm. There will be three speakers on the night, Prof Moira O’Brien, president, the Irish Osteoporosis Society, Michele O’Brien, CEO, the Irish Osteoporosis Society, and Aoife Ni Eochaidh.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD recently announced additional funding to help students with a disability access third level education.

Changes to income tax which are due to kick in from Monday last will put more money back into peoples’ pockets and ease cost of living pressures, local Minister, Hildegarde Naughton, has said.