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35 PEOPLE CLEARED OF TOXIC LEAD AFTER WATER CONTAMINATION
Date Published: 30-Sep-2008
It’s emerged that test results on 35 people in the city, tested for blood lead levels, are all within normal range, meaning none of those tested has any evidence of lead toxicity.
The tests were carried out on those whose water supply in their homes tested high for lead contamination.
The City Council has now agreed a programme of works to tackle the lead contamination in Old Mervue, Shantalla, Bohermore and The Claddagh.
Work has begun on adjusting the pH of the water to reduce the interaction between the water and the lead pipes.
This will be ongoing for the next 6 weeks, while experts will advise the Council over the next 9 months about international best practice to further reduce this interaction.
Over the next 2 to 5 years, Galway City Council will replace the lead pipe distribution network.
The Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny is calling on the Government to rubber stamp funding to address the lead contamination crisis in the city.
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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