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Sinn Féin General Election candidate for Galway East, Cllr Louis O’Hara, has said that Sinn Féin in Government would abolish the USC on the first €45,000 you earn, meaning that the majority of workers across Galway will not pay any USC on their income.

Losing track of an old workplace pension is more common than you might think. Whether it’s because of a job change, a company closure, or simply the passage of time, many people across Galway have funds sitting in forgotten accounts. The good news is that Q Financial Advisors are here to help.

Apprenticeships in Ireland have become very popular and are continuing to attract more Irish students. In 2024, there are over 27,000 students currently completing one of the 70 apprenticeship courses on offer.

The Skilled Utilities Traineeship is aimed at individuals interested in working within utilities such as water, gas, and electricity. This traineeship provides practical training alongside industry experts, allowing participants to develop essential skills in areas like network installation, maintenance, and repair.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, Trinity is steeped in a history of education and research excellence, but also has a progressive outlook towards supporting learners that want to build a more sustainable and equitable world.

Based in the Mervue Business Park, Goodman Medical Ireland Ltd’s (GMIL) is a subsidiary of Goodman Co. Ltd. headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. Its mission is to help people realise the dream of long life and good health. Established in Galway since 2004 and operating from three cleanroom environments, GMIL manufactures and develops cardiovascular catheters.

Dooctor.ie is making healthcare accessible, affordable, and convenient for all. With a new clinic now open in Galway, its mission is to offer flexible healthcare options for busy schedules and immediate needs.

Labour Party candidate for Galway-West, Cllr Helen Ogbu, has welcomed the release of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) General Election Manifesto, which sets out a comprehensive plan for advancing workers’ rights and protections. The manifesto’s commitments include strengthened collective bargaining rights, fair wages, and greater social dialogue to support fair and equitable treatment of workers across all sectors.

Skillnet Ireland, the national talent development agency for businesses, in partnership with Wind Energy Ireland, Ireland’s leading renewable energy representative body, have launched a new national initiative, Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy.

SIPTU’s Manufacturing Divisional Organiser, Neil McGowan, has called for workers’ rights and the right to unionise to be central to the debate in the upcoming General Election at the Union’s Manufacturing Division Biennial Delegate Conference in Galway last week.