Galway Bay FM News Archives
Only one in five rapes end up with someone charged
Date Published: 05-May-2011
By Denise McNamara
Just one fifth of rapes and sexual assaults reported to Gardaí in the west during 2009 have resulted in court action, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
The Garda-recorded crime statistics published by the CSO show in the West Garda Region, which includes Galway City and county, there were 130 rapes and sexual assaults recorded in 2009.
Of these reported incidents, less than 65 per cent – or 84 cases – were deemed to be ‘detected’ or where Gardaí had a known suspected offender.
In 2009 just 28 cases – or one fifth – have so far gone to court.
There were six other sexual offences recorded in the west, two of these cases went to court.
The figures for 2010 show reported rapes and sexual assaults were down by a quarter, to 100. However a further analysis of this information will not be completed until next year when figures for detections and court proceedings can be accurately recorded.
A 2009 study by NUI Galway lecturer Conor Hanley found just seven per cent of rapes reported to Gardaí resulted in a conviction.
Alcohol was one of the key reasons why only one out of every three cases investigated made it to court.
For more on this story, see the Galway City Tribune.
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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