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Claim UHG status as ”Centre of Excellence” reflected poorly in reality on ground

UHG is earmarked as a "Centre of Excellence" for the West of Ireland - but it's reflected poorly in the reality on the ground.
That's according to Galway East TD Sean Canney, who says investment of €1.5bn is urgently needed to bring it up to the standards needed.
Deputy Canney told the Dáil the money is there - but there has to be drive and accountability.

Five week street closure in Athenry town to facilitate wastewater works

Sean Canney claims some crime victims see ”no point” contacting Gardaí due to lack of resources

Tuam Councillor warns members of the public of a fraudulent text message regarding the Energy Support Scheme

A Tuam Councillor has advised members of the public not to click on a link that has been sent to members of the public regarding the Energy Support Scheme saying that it is a scam.
Members of the public have already been caught out in what looks like an official text from the Government telling them that they must apply for the energy credits that will be allocated starting in December.
The text message advises the person to click on a link that brings them to what looks like an official government page and then asks them to insert their bank or card details.
Councillor Andrew Reddington told Galway Bay FM News that he has been contacted by members of the public about this and is advising those who receive the link to delete it immediately.
He added that the energy credits will be lodged automatically and that they do not need to be applied for.

Ciaran Cannon urges establishment of Road Safety Commissioner to tackle carnage on roads

Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon is calling for the establishment of a Road Safety Commissioner to help tackle carnage on our roads. 
He argues there's a desperate need for a overarching road safety strategy, rather than the current 'piece-meal' approach. 
David Nevin has this report from the Dáil. 

Drop in homeless figures across Galway during September

80 year old Derrydonnell athlete set to continue record of running every Dublin Marathon

Sean Canney questions if Government trying to ”teach HSE a lesson” over budget deficit

Latest Census statistics indicate a significant cohort of people in Connemara have no religion

The latest Census statistics indicate a significant cohort of people in the Connemara are wo have declared they have no religion
However the statistics from the Census of 2022 show quite a variation between the communities in Connemara 
This report from Máirtín Ó Catháin

Claims city in desperate need of dedicated ’footpath maintenance teams’

Galway City is in desperate need of dedicated 'footpath maintenance teams'. 
That's according to Councillor Alan Curran, who says the deteriorating state of public footpaths makes it difficult to people to navigate the streets. 
He says the city footpath network is twice the length of the road network - but unlike with roads, there's no dedicated team to ensure their upkeep. 
Councillor Curran is asking that funding be allocated in next year's City Council budget to ensure a new team is established.