A round-up of where the HSE plans to make job cuts in its Western region
Galway University Hospitals
Temporary clerical and nursing staff face 50 per cent cut in hours.
Three surgical wards at Galway University Hospital to be converted from seven-day to five-day status.
Elective activity in Galway University Hospital to be restricted to patients from Galway/ Roscommon area except for designated specialities.
Appointment of consultants/ clinical tutors to be deferred until January 2011.
Letterkenny General Hospital
94 temporary staff to have hours cut by eight hours a week.
12 orthopaedic beds to be closed, one theatre shut, six beds converted to five-day status.
Limits to intervention cardiology procedures.
Limits to elective surgery.
New €10 monthly car parking charge for staff.
Mayo Health Services
Reduced hours for 66 temporary nursing staff, six attendants and four porters.
Sligo General Hospital
Closure of six beds and further six to operate on a five-day basis.
14 temporary nurses to have hours reduced to eight a week.
MARTIN WALL