Survey shows most want to continue working from home

Thu, May 14, 2020

A recent survey by researchers from the Whitaker Institute at NUI Galway and the Western Development Commission (WDC) has shown that 83 per cent expressed interest in continuing to work remotely. Over half of those surveyed (51 per cent) had never worked remotely before the Covid-19 pandemic. Of those who had never worked remotely, 78 per cent would like to work remotely for some or all of the time after the crisis is over.

Galway must prioritise pedestrian and cycling facilities to meet challenges of post-Covid19 society

Thu, May 14, 2020

"When Autumn comes and more workplaces are open alongside schools and colleges we need to have increased walking and cycling for transport to work in this city. This will be needed alongside adapted but reliable public transport and personal car use, or we may be facing transport issues like we've never seen before."

Councillor says incoming government must prioritise disability community

Thu, May 14, 2020

According to the 2016 Census, there were over 643,000 people living in Ireland with a disability. That means 13.5 per cent, or one in seven people in Ireland with a disability. Data from 2015 told us that 132,000 people with disabilities were living in consistent poverty.

Galway goes global with virtual festival of technology

Thu, May 14, 2020

One of Ireland’s biggest tech events is going virtual and global this year. The international line-up of expert speakers has been announced for the AtlanTec Festival 2020 which takes place online from the 18-22 May 2020.

Connolly calls for clarity on re-opening of special schools

Thu, May 14, 2020

The continued closure of special schools "cannot be tolerated or accepted any longer", and the Government must give parents of pupils with "clarity as to when the special schools will reopen".

The ultimate Man’s Shed — Hector in Lockdown

Thu, May 14, 2020

We might be used of Hector, Ireland’s most famous intrepid traveller taking us to far flung lands all over the world but now like the rest of us he is in lockdown.

Public transport must be key focus of re-designed Western Distributor Road, says Connolly

Thu, May 14, 2020

A new design for the Western Distributor Road, including bus lanes and off road segregated cycle lanes, is set to become a reality, following the National Transport Authority provision of funding to the Galway Transportation Unit.

Lyons demands gardaí be more proactive in fining cyclists on the Prom

Thu, May 14, 2020

Despite fewer cars on the roads than ever before, the problem of people cycling on Salthill Promenade persists, an activity which is against the law and which also makes social distancing difficult.

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.

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