How to help children and teenagers

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

Children and teenagers will often take a lead from adults in terms of how they respond to events, so it is important that adults are not overly worried or anxious in their presence.

Galway couple stranded in South African lockdown

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

A Galway couple have been left stranded in South Africa due to a government enforced lockdown of the country’s borders in an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19.

‘I have come away from this experience with more positives than negatives,’ says former COVID-19 patient

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

We are living in a time when the constant reminders of the threat of the coronavirus seem to be all encompassing; empty streets; closed signs decorating the front doors of restaurants and bars; and of course, the dreaded push notification to our phones in the evening when we are told of the number of new cases and sadly, new deaths. However, we rarely hear about the recovered cases. The Galway Advertiser spoke to Galway woman, Lynn Porter, about her experience of successfully overcoming Covid-19.

Higgins demands loan moratorium be extended to student loans

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

Banks must freeze payments and interest on all student loans for a three-month period, similar to the measures introduced by the retail banks for mortgages and business loans.

Additional accommodation announced for asylum seekers in Galway

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

Additional accommodation has been announced for asylum seekers in Galway, Dublin, and Cork, to assist with social distancing in direct provision centres.

Make an online donation for Organ Donor Week

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

Organ Donor Week, which was to run until Saturday, became another victim of the coronavirus lockdown, but Galwegisns wishing to donate can still do so online.

Fuel allowance scheme extended for four weeks

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

The fuel allowance, which was due to end on April 10, has now been extended to May 8 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Children at greater risk of drowning during COVID 19 restrictions, warn Irish Water Safety

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

Despite the coronavirus lockdown confining people to within 2km of their home, children are still at greater risk of drowning during this period, according to Irish Water Safety.

New Covid-19 measures could 'decimate childcare sector', warns Rabbitte

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

Many childcare providers will be excluded under the Department of Children and Youth Affairs' new scheme to protect workers in the sector, while creches risk getting very little funding, or no funding at all.

This is the view of Fianna Fáil spokesperson for children and youth affairs, and Galway East TD, Anne Rabbitte. She was speaking following the Department's publication of its FAQ this week, detailing how it will operate its Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme, which is being run in addition to Revenue’s COVID-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme.

Defence Forces must receive available allowances during Covid-19 crisis, says Farrell

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

All members of the Defence Forces must receive the allowances they are entitled to, and receive due remuneration to "reward their vital efforts" during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Students being denied refunds if leaving accommodation early due to Covid-19

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

Public and private student accommodation providers must adopt a "uniform approach" to refunding for students who have left student accommodation early due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

New volunteer group set up to help vulnerable people in Knocknacarra and surrounds

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

A group of volunteers have come together in Knocknacarra to offer assistance to people vulnerable to Covid-19 in the Knocknacarra area and surrounds.

Knocknacarra Covid-19 Volunteers for the Vulnerable is offering assistance with shopping, pharmacy trips, dog walking, chatting on the phone or any other form of help needed by people who are currently cocooning or who need an extra hand during this time. A volunteer therapist is also available to help people who need to talk to someone.

1,800 overnight stays from Choice Hotel Group to reward HSE frontline workers

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

In light of the superb work being carried out across the country by our healthcare workers,the Choice Hotel Group are donating 1,800 free overnight stays to HSE fronhtline workers to be used when the current crisis comes to an end.

Colleran’s Butchers open for our customers and delivering to your doorstep

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

At Colleran’s Butchers, the team know their customers lead busy lives and that is why they have opened an online store where people can choose from over 100 premium meats and poultry products which are all available for delivery.

Cancer Care West turns Inis Aoibhinn residence over to University Hospital Galway

Wed, Apr 01, 2020

In response to an urgent request from Saolta, Cancer Care West have made available their 33-bedroom lodge Inis Aoibhinn, to UHG in support of their fight against the COVID 19 epidemic.

Mayor calls on public to fly a flag to show solidarity with city's frontline workers

Mon, Mar 30, 2020

In a show of solidarity with, and recognition of the dedication and courage of frontline workers during the coronavirus crisis, the current mayor, and a predecessor, are flying the tricolour from their houses.

Income supports being processed as fast as possible says Cannon

Mon, Mar 30, 2020

An East Galway TD has assured people in the county waiting for income supports that payments are being processed as fast as possible.

Cúirt will not to go ahead ‘in its physical form’

Mon, Mar 30, 2020

The Cúirt International Festival of Literature, which was to run from April 20 to 25, will not take place “in its physical form this year” owing to the coronavirus lockdown and restrictions.

Medtronic to publicly share design specs for ventilator

Mon, Mar 30, 2020

Medtronic the global leader in medical technology, today announced it is publicly sharing the design specifications for the Puritan Bennett™ 560 (PB 560) to enable participants across industries to evaluate options for rapid ventilator manufacturing to help doctors and patients dealing with COVID-19. This decision is consistent with the recent FDA Guidance and in accordance with the public health and medical response of governmental agencies globally.

Introduced in 2010, the PB 560 is sold in 35 countries around the world. This ventilator’s ability to be used in a range of care settings, as well as its technology and design, make it a solid ventilation solution for manufacturers, inventors, start-ups, and academic institutions seeking to quickly ramp up ventilator design and production. PB 560 product and service manuals, design requirement documents, manufacturing documents, and schematics are now available at Medtronic.com/openventilator. The PB 560 design specifications are available today, software code and other information will follow shortly.

Let us stay the course, advises President Higgins

Mon, Mar 30, 2020

“In this crucial week, when we are being asked to take yet more stringent measures to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, may I to take the opportunity to congratulate you and thank you for your solidarity and vigilance.

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