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AER ARANN YET TO MAKE DECISION ON GALWAY AIRPORT
Date Published: 01-Feb-2012
Aer Arann is still unable to confirm if it will resume services at Galway airport this Summer.
A spokesperson for the airline says that while internal talks are taking place, they are not in a position to comment any further on the matter.
Last October, 47 people lost their jobs when the airline ceased its flights to and from the Carnmore base for the Winter.
The airport is currently operating as a category two facility, facilitating aircraft maintenance, and up to ten people are working at the site.
A spokesperson for Aer Arann could not confirm if it would resume services from the Summer, however they do expect a decision to be announced soon.
This is because the Summer schedule is due to be published in the coming weeks.
Talks are taking place at Aer Arann, but it is still not clear if any talks have taken place between the airline and the management at Galway airport.
Aer Arann has already served a six month notice on airport management regarding its maintenance facility at the airport.
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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