Galway Bay fm newsroom – The number of people on a trolley at University Hospital Galway has hit the 60 mark once again – having been below that for the past week.

UHG has the second highest number of patients awaiting a bed today, behind Cork University Hospital at 70.

According to today’s INMO Trolley Watch, 476 admitted patients are waiting for beds across the country.

414 patients are waiting in the emergency department, while 62 are in wards elsewhere in the hospital.

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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Plans have been lodged for a major housing development in Ballinasloe.

The development of 165 homes would be located on the south side of the town, behind the existing Tesco site.

It would consist of a mix of three, two and single-bed units – including houses, duplex units and apartments.

The plan has been submitted to An Bord Pleanala as a Strategic Housing Development and a decision is due in December. (20/12)

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The U.S. executive team of Signify Health have been in Galway this week to meet as part of an Irish visit to meet with its growing team.

Earlier this year, the company announced it was opening a new technology centre in Galway, creating more than 125 new technology innovation roles by the end of 2023.

As well as meeting the Irish staff during the week-long visit, the executive team toured the company’s offices at Bonham Quay, met with IDA Ireland and held meetings at the University of Galway.

GBFM News – There’s concern this evening over the future of Clifden District Hospital.

It’s after families were contacted by the HSE today, informing them that respite services will not be available from next week.

Instead, they’re being told they will have to avail of services at Merlin Park Hospital in Galway City.

It’s understood the issue relates to lack of staff – FYI Galway has contacted the HSE for clarification but as of yet has not received a response.

Councillors Gerry King and Eileen Mannion says locals are extremely concerned at this latest development.

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