Photo: Lisa Hamilton The former mayor of Galway Niall McNelis says that a lack of Gardaí is making incidents of violence and assault more difficult to tackle. According to figures given at a recent City Joint Policing Committee meeting, there is approximately one Garda for every 384 people in Galway city. The population has steadily been on the rise in the last number … [Read more...] about Former mayor raises concerns over Gardaí numbers in Galway city
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Europe among regions most impacted by climate change
New data from the European Union’s climate monitoring service Copernicus has found that Europe was among the regions impacted most by climate change in 2022. 2022 was found to be the fifth warmest year globally, with the scientists of Copernicus stating that the world was experiencing a continuation of a pattern of global warming that has transformed itself into the new … [Read more...] about Europe among regions most impacted by climate change
University Hospital Limerick pilot project to tackle overcrowding
“Extreme measures” taken at the University Hospital Limerick (UHL) “have helped reduce the extreme levels of overcrowding”, however, the wait for an inpatient bed is “still too high”, says the UL Hospitals Group. The Hospital Crisis Management Team declared a “major internal incident” on 2 January and took several “extraordinary measures”, including a pilot project to reduce … [Read more...] about University Hospital Limerick pilot project to tackle overcrowding
University study shows the impact of genetics on obesity
A new study researching the potential effect of genetics on the response to treatment for obesity is underway at University Hospital Galway in association with University of Galway and Brunel University London. The study shows that patients who were being treated with an intensive short-term programme of medically supervised dietary restriction in an attempt to reverse some … [Read more...] about University study shows the impact of genetics on obesity
Women’s Aid website launched to give support to victims of relationship abuse
Women’s Aid is launching a new website to create awareness around relationship abuse and provide support to those who may be suffering from it. The ‘Too Into You’ website runs alongside their #toointoyou campaign, which aims to teach young people in particular about red flags in relationships. Mary Hayes, who leads the Too Into You project at Women’s Aid, says she is … [Read more...] about Women’s Aid website launched to give support to victims of relationship abuse