HSE confirms most AstraZeneca clinics cancelled for the rest of the week Published: Tuesday, 13 April 2021 18:19
The HSE has confirmed the majority of AstraZeneca clinics have been cancelled for the rest of the week.
However, it says a small number will continue for certain people over the age of 60.
It follows NIAC s recommendation that the vaccine be used for people in their 60s only, due to rare blood clotting.
Meanwhile the roll-out of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine to Ireland has been delayed as the company examines reports of rare blood clots.
Use of the jab was suspended in the US as they examine 6 cases among the 6.8 million doses already given.
Public art opportunity in Westport announced by Mayo County Council
Mayo County Council has announced a public art opportunity in Westport town.
It’s a unique commission opportunity for a professional artist(s) to collaborate with the local community of Tubber Hill, Westport and the surrounding area on a public art project.
Proposals are welcome from both individuals and collaborative artistic teams.
The commission is open to all art forms.
Mayo County Council is seeking innovative and imaginative proposals that will involve artist(s) working with the local community to co-design a public artwork / project that will be made available for wider audiences to experience.
150 new jobs for Galway with expansion of biomedical company Published: Monday, 12 April 2021 07:15
150 new jobs have been announced in the Galway Gaeltacht this morning by Spidéal-based company Aran Biomedical.
In response to growing business demand, they plan to increase their workforce by 150 over three years with the creation of highly skilled jobs in Production, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain Management.
In addition, the company is planning to treble its manufacturing capacity with the establishment of a new facility in An Spidéal and it is anticipated that this development will be fully completed by mid-2025.
The business has provided highly skilled employment in the Conamara Gaeltacht and their 120 employees since 2008, specialising in the custom design, development and manufacturing of medical implants.