Galway Bay FM News Archives
20 MILLION WATER REMEDIAL ACTION PROGRAMME FOR THE COUNTY
Date Published: 27-May-2008
It’s hoped a 20 million euro remedial action programme for 39 public water supplies in County Galway will ensure that the water is ‘safe and secure’
The county council announced the plans just hours after Councillor Willie Burke criticised the council’s failure to take a pro-active approach to water safety.
Councillor Burke yesterday warned people living in the county to ‘boil water’ before they drink it
However, he has now been accused of ‘scaremongering’ by a number of councillors in advance of the announcement of this major programme
At last evening’s Council meeting Director of Services Jim Cullen outlined the details of the programme which the council hope to have completed by early 2010.
This follows a report by the EPA which highlights 34 schemes in the county considered to be at a high risk of contamination
Council officials have added a further 5 public schemes which they feel need attention also.
A motion was also passed at the meeting to allow the council borrow 20 million to cover the cost of the works
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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