Passing of one of Galway’s favourite sons

Thu, May 14, 2020

The recent death of David Lohan has left a major vacuum in Galway, particularly in the Prospect Hill, Bohermore and Woodquay areas. He was a major presence on the streets there.

GMIT engineering staff develop emergency mechanical ventilator for Covid-19 patients

Thu, May 14, 2020

Staff at the GMIT School of Engineering have designed and developed a new type of emergency ventilator which can be produced rapidly and inexpensively to assist the medics in the treatment of COIVD-19 patients.

Taking new opportunities in times of crisis

Thu, May 14, 2020

By Pat Doyle, CEO of Peter McVerry Trust
I am delighted to be writing this now that Peter McVerry Trust are on the ground helping families impacted by homelessness in Galway City. In the past fortnight we have started operating the Westside Modular Family Hub in partnership with Galway City Council.

The Advertiser debate: Should the Greens enter Government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael?

Thu, May 14, 2020

'Yes' - Peter Butler

Government needs to prepare for, and be honest about, the scale of the coming recession

Thu, May 14, 2020

In mid-March, on introduction of the dramatic measures to contain the spread of Covid-19, Insider remarked that while the health aspects of the crisis would dominate the initial phase of the crisis, in the long run, this would go down as an economic crisis.

Hoade welcomes FF decision to give party members vote in government formation

Thu, May 14, 2020

Fianna Fáil members in Galway have welcomed the decision by the party leader, Michael Martin, to give all members of the organisation a vote in Government formation.

The re-opened Galway should have broader lungs

Thu, May 14, 2020

I am a firm believer in the maxim that out of every adversity grows opportunity, a positive reaction from an unforeseen change. And now more than ever, this optimism is needed.

Minister publishes Return To Work protocol

Sat, May 09, 2020

The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, today Saturday, 9 May 2020 published the National “Return to Work Safely Protocol”. The Protocol clearly and comprehensively sets out the steps and processes that businesses must take to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.

Next two weeks are crucial, says Saolta chief

Thu, May 07, 2020

The next two weeks are crucial in terms of weakening the grip of Covid-19 and building on the significant progress made in suppressing the virus, the chief executive of the Saolta University Health Care Group said this week.

6,000 nursing home residents and staff tested in west

Thu, May 07, 2020

A total of 6,000 nursing home residents and staff in the west have been tested for Covid-19 as part of a mass countrywide initiative aimed at identifying those affected by the virus in these facilities.

‘We ran out of body bags’ — Galway nurse describes life in a COVID unit in US hospital

Thu, May 07, 2020

Wearing the same PPE for seven weeks, running out of morgue space and body bags and a lack of beds — these were some of the conditions a Galway nurse working in the US, described in an interview this week.

Council must set up a business forum to help bars and restaurants re-open, says Higgins

Thu, May 07, 2020

New ideas need to be debated on how to allow bars and restaurants re-open, and the only way this can be done is through the establishment of a city business forum.

Moycullen Bypass construction on course to begin in 2020

Thu, May 07, 2020

The Moycullen Bypass is on course to commence later this year. Tender documents are almost complete and pre-qualification for contractors will take place in June.

Galway is in an ideal situation to exit lockdown early

Thu, May 07, 2020

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.

Connolly demands clarification on measures taken to protect hospital laundry staff

Thu, May 07, 2020

Hospital laundry staff are "absolutely essential" to ensure infection is managed "in the most effective way possible", which is why a newly proposed rota system must be enacted.

Farrell brands as 'ridiculous' carbon tax hike during Covid-19 emergency

Thu, May 07, 2020

Hiking the cartoon tax at a time when households have seen their incomes collapse due to the Covid-19 pandemic, is "a ridiculous decision".

HSE to roll out software to allow healthcare professionals hold consultations with patients

Thu, May 07, 2020

Children with developmental conditions, and other patients in Galway, will be able to remotely attend vital consultations with healthcare professionals, following a decision to roll out new specialised software.

Failure to impose New Zealand-style entry restrictions 'baffling' says Farrell

Thu, May 07, 2020

It is "not too late" for the Government to enact a travel ban on all people entering this State, with the exception of residents, as part of the overall effort to combat the spread of Covid-19.

Hoare welcomes new modular homes in Westside

Thu, May 07, 2020

Fine Gael Councillor Eddie Hoare has welcomed Galway’s first modular hub which was opened in Westside yesterday.. The €2m facility will be managed by the Peter McVerry Trust and comprises of 15 family homes, additional offices, a meeting area and staff welfare facilities. It will provide temporary accommodation for families who are currently in emergency accommodation and awaiting allocation.

Galway SMEs to have energy bills slashed in coming months

Thu, May 07, 2020

Small- and medium-sized enterprises, which have had to close in Galway during the Covid-19 pandemic will have their energy bills slashed in the coming months.

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