Underuse of private hospitals during pandemic cannot continue, says Connolly

Thu, May 28, 2020

There is a "complete lack of transparency" about the contracts between the HSE and the private hospitals, especially when many such hospitals remain "substantially empty".

Galway bus services likely to go electric in near future

Thu, May 28, 2020

Electric buses could soon become part of Galway’s public transport infrastructure, following the National Transport Authority's decision to seek a supplier for 200 such environmentally-friendly vehicles.

GMIT staff member makes hundreds of reusable face coverings for use in nursing homes

Thu, May 28, 2020

Galway textiles technician Kelly Roberts has been putting her creative skills and resources to invaluable use since April, making hundreds of reusable face coverings for use both in nursing homes and for GMIT staff.

Cutting Covid-19 payment would be 'penny wise and pound foolish', says McNelis

Thu, May 28, 2020

There must be no cut to the €350 weekly Covid-19 pandemic when more than half a million people are still reliant on it, and with many workplaces remaining closed for the foreseeable future.

Hanley calls for designated park times for vulnerable people

Thu, May 28, 2020

Creating specific hours during the day for "medically vulnerable people" to access public parks is "vital" in ensuring they can safely enjoy the outdoors and get exercise during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cheevers demands 'transparency' from City Hall over vacant site levies

Thu, May 28, 2020

A local councillor has called on City Hall to issue a full report of the number of vacant sites in the city and explain why it has not been collecting the levies owed from such sites.

Guarantee needed on childcare for essential workers at end of June

Thu, May 28, 2020

With more people slowly returning to work, "a cast iron guarantee" is needed that childcare for essential workers would return on June 29 as the Government "has promised".

Galway groups urged to apply for CLÁR funding

Thu, May 28, 2020

The €5 million CLÁR scheme for 2020 has been launched by the Department of Rural and Community Development, and Galway community groups, schools, clubs, and health organisations are being urged to apply for funding.

Hoare calls for felling of 'dangerous trees' in the city

Thu, May 28, 2020

Trees made dangerous by bad weather, or which are overhanging homes, need to be felled and replaced with younger trees, according to Fine Gael Galway City Central councillor, Eddie Hoare.

South Galway woman celebrates her 101st birthday

Thu, May 28, 2020

South Galway woman Mary Quinn celebrated her 101st birthday in style at the weekend at the Little Flower Nursing Home in Labane, but is looking forward to another celebration with family and friends when the restrictions are lifted.

Fewer than 5 Covid-19 patients in ICU departments in the West

Thu, May 21, 2020

The chief executive of the Saolta University Health Care Group, which runs the local public hospitals, acknowledged this week that the threat from Covid-19 would remain with us for the forseeable future but stressed there were many reasons for optimism.

Galway Chamber calls on Government to 'expand scope of commercial rates waiver'

Thu, May 21, 2020

The commercial rates waiver must include businesses which continued to trade through the COVID-19 crisis, despite enduring significant trading impacts.

Road safety ramped up in Tynagh

Thu, May 21, 2020

A number of road safety measures are currently being installed in Tynagh thanks to funding from a Galway County Councillor.

Higgins calls for bike scheme to be extended to Salthill and Knocknacarra

Thu, May 21, 2020

As social distancing will remain in place for some time, extending the Coca Cola bike scheme is "vital", given that, as restrictions are lifted, people will need alternative means to "get around and get back to work".

Corrib river Foot/Cycling Bridge could be a gamechanger for a new ‘green’ and ‘blue’ Galway

Thu, May 21, 2020

Galway City Council is considering funding for the bridge under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund. This decision is enthusiastically welcomed by community and environmental groups that have been advocating for this development for many years," said Mr Smith.

Light rail must be part of transport solutions for a post Covid-19 Galway

Thu, May 21, 2020

The implications of the Covid-19 pandemic have "focused a spotlight" on the need for transport solutions that are green, sustainable, and conducive to social distancing, and "Galway has a golden opportunity to show what is possible".

Grealish calls for flexibility in operation of broadband contracts 'at this unprecedented time'

Thu, May 21, 2020

With many people now working from home and reliant on good broadband connectivity, and with the rollout of the National Broadband Plan stalled, the Government needs to show flexibility in implementing and enforcing broadband contracts.

HSE to provide PPE for Cuan Mhuire addiction treatment centre

Thu, May 21, 2020

The HSE has confirmed it will provide PPE to Cuan Mhuire, Ireland’s largest voluntary provider of addiction treatment services and residential rehabilitation, based in Coolarne, Athenry.

NUIG postgraduates launch petition for 'fair working environment'

Thu, May 21, 2020

NUI Galway’s Postgraduate Workers Alliance launched a petition this week calling for "a fair working environment and Covid-19 response" for PhD and post-doctoral researchers at the university.

Government must 'not row back' on delivering new Inis Oírr pier, says Farrell

Thu, May 21, 2020

The Government must not be allowed "row back on delivery of the pier development" for InisOírr as promised under the Capital Investment Plan 2016-2020.

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