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Irish Post
5 days ago
- Business
- Irish Post
Facilities solutions provider ABM wins €10m cleaning contract for Galway hospitals
A LEADING facilities solutions provider has won a lucrative contract to provide cleaning services across a number of hospitals in Galway. US-headquartered ABM has been awarded a new healthcare contract worth €10m with Ireland's Heath Service Executive (HSE). Under the contract, up to 350 staff who worked for the previous contract holder are transitioning to ABM to provide cleaning services across eight Galway hospitals - which include critical environments such as operating theatres and intensive care units. University Hospital Galway is one of eight hospitals under the contract The contract will see ABM work across all facilities at University Hospital Galway, Merlin Park University Hospital (MPUH), the Adult Acute Mental Health Unit (AAMHU) and five HSE administration buildings in Galway City. It also includes work on the newly opened outpatients department and cystic fibrosis unit at MPUH. 'With the delivery of this contract, ABM is supporting the Department of Health's Waiting List Initiative to deliver reductions in waiting lists by having cleaning operatives available for out of hours clinics,' a HSE spokesperson explained. 'We have found ABM to have an extremely professional approach to providing cleaning services at the two public acute hospitals in Galway city,' Geoff Ginnetty, Services Manager at Galway University Hospitals, said of their latest contract win. 'ABM has so far demonstrated a responsiveness to the requirements of our hospitals, in a busy and challenging healthcare environment. 'We look forward to building on this promising start, to develop a strong working relationship between Galway University Hospitals and ABM.' David Ferguson, Operations Director, All Ireland at ABM, said 'building on the success we have in the Irish healthcare sector by providing more facilities management services is part of our growth strategy'. He added that this was a 'key differentiator in our successful bid' for the lucrative contract. 'We are looking forward to working together with our new team of over 350 people to deliver exceptional services and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and safety throughout this critical setting,' he added. Under the contract, ABM will invest €1m in new equipment, uniforms, training, and administration systems for their increased workforce. See More: ABM, Cleaning, Facilities, Galway, Hospitals
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Pensioner, 70s, rushed to hospital in serious condition after car she was driving involved in smash with truck in Galway
AN ELDERLY woman has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a horror smash between a car and truck in Galway. The crash took place on the R328 at Richmond, between Clonberne and Moylough, shortly after 12:15pm. Gardai and emergency services raced to the scene after the alarm was raised. The driver of the car, a woman in her 70s, sustained serious injuries. She was rushed to University Hospital Galway for emergency treatment. The condition of the truck driver was not specified. Read more in News The road has been closed to allow for a technical examination to be carried out by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Investigators have made a public appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to come forward. A spokesperson said: "Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision in Co Galway, on Wednesday 28 May, 2025. "Gardai and emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a car and a truck on the R328 at Richmond, between Clonberne and Moylough, which took place shortly after 12:15pm. Most read in Irish News "The driver of the car, a woman in her 70s, sustained serious injuries and was conveyed to University Hospital Galway. "The road has been closed for a technical examination to be carried out by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads "Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to come forward. "Gardaí are seeking camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, from road users on the R328 between Clonberne and Moylough from 12:00 to 12:30 pm. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090 9631890, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station." 1 An elderly woman is in serious condition after a horror smash between a car and truck in Galway Credit: Alamy
BreakingNews.ie
20-05-2025
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
Hospital overcrowding: 98 patients waiting for beds at UHL
A total of 393 admitted patients are waiting for beds in Irish hospitals this morning, according to today's Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) Trolley Watch. This included 266 patients waiting in emergency departments, while 127 are in wards elsewhere in hospitals. Advertisement University Hospital Limerick (UHL) is the most overcrowded hospital by far, with 98 patients waiting for beds. This includes 36 patients on trolleys in the emergency department, and 62 in other wards. After UHL, the most overcrowded hospitals are University Hospital Galway (41 patients waiting for beds), Cork University Hospital (CUH - 37 patients), Letterkenny University Hospital (31) and St Vincent's University Hospital (25). The most overcrowded emergency departments are UHL and University Hospital Galway (36 patients waiting for beds), CUH (32), St Vincent's University Hospital (22), and Tallaght University Hospital (18).
BreakingNews.ie
19-05-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Man (40s) dies after three-car collision in Galway city
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a serious three-car crash in a suburb of Galway city. The incident happened at Clareview Park in Ballybane at about 2.50pm on Sunday. All three drivers were taken to University Hospital Galway. Advertisement One of them, a man in his 40s, has since died. A postmortem is set to be carried out. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Gaillimh Garda Station on 091 538000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Irish Times
17-05-2025
- Irish Times
Man (60s) dies after crash in Co Galway
A man in his 60s has died after a crash in Tuam, Co Galway, on Friday evening. The vehicle he was driving hit a tree on a local road in Blackacre shortly after 10.30pm. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the single vehicle collision. The man, who was the sole occupant, was unresponsive and taken to University Hospital Galway, where he later died. The road has been closed for a forensic examination by Garda collision investigators, with local diversions in place. READ MORE Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who may have been in the area, including road users with camera or dashcam footage, to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Tuam Garda station at 093 70840, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
