Galway Bay FM News Archives
AMNESTY PERIOD NEEDED TO TACKLE PORBLEM OF ROAMING HORSES
Date Published: 26-Jun-2012
A two month amnesty period is needed in Galway to microchip all horses and take unwanted strays out of the system through an organised cull.
That’s according to Cllr Gerry Finnerty who called on the Department of Agriculture to take the lead in tackling the growing animal welfare problem in both the city and county.
Two department officials addressed county council members last evening [Jun 25] on the relevant powers available under the Control of Horses Act 1996 and the process of equine identification.
These include Section 47 of the Act which allows for exclusion areas to be applied and Section 37 which allows authorised persons to seize of detain stray horses.
Cllr Jim Cuddy said the legislation is not sufficient to tackle the Galway problem as once a registered horse is sold on, there is no traceability of subsequent owners.
Cllr Dermot Connolly supported the call for an amnesty period for cull or slaughter as did Cllr Michael Connolly who stressed that hungry animals see no fences and are causing huge safety concerns.
Speaking to Galway Bay fm news, Cllr Gerry Finnerty says the many strays and starving horses found across the county are being considered as waste and must be taken out of the system or chipped by their rightful owners
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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