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UPSURGE IN E-USE OF LIBRARIES
The physical closure of libraries to the public has led to an upsurge in the use of e-books and audiobooks. Recently my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, rallocated €200,000 for libraries to [...]
EXPANSION OF CALF INVESTMENT SCHEME
The expansion of the Calf Investment Scheme is an important support for farmers during the COVID-19 crisis. The budget for the scheme which directly funds around 2,500 farmers has been increased from €1.5 million to [...]
HELP WITH UTILITY BILLS
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities is providing guidance and information for any customers who are facing challenges in relation to utilities or payment for utilities (gas, electricity, telephone) particularly in the case of pre-pay [...]
LATEST WASTE DISPOSAL GUIDELINES
Some helpful guidelines here on waste disposal during the current crisis from www.waste.ie via Galway County Council's Public Participation Network and Community Response Team.
UPDATE FROM TONY CANAVAN, CEO, SAOLTA UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE GROUP
The Saolta University Health Care Group comprises: University Hospital Galway Merlin Park University Hospital Portiuncula University Hospital Mayo University Hospital Roscommon University Hospital Sligo University Hospital Letterkenny University Hospital We now have processes in place [...]
SUPPORT FOR HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Many people who would normally bring relatives, friends and neighbours to hospital are not now in a position to do so because of self-isolation or restrictions around movements by people over 70. The Ambulance Service [...]