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ARAN ISLAND DELEGATION TO MEET MINISTER MCGINLEY OVER FUTURE OF AIR SERVICE
Date Published: 20-Nov-2012
The Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has agreed to meet a delegation from the Aran Islands today to discuss concerns over the future of the air service.
Dinny McGinley is to convene a gathering with a deputation of six or seven islanders at the Departments Kildare Street offices this afternoon [Nov 20 @ 1pm].
It follows mounting local fears of a withdrawal of state subsidies for the Aer Arann service.
In statements to date, the Department says no decision has been made yet as it has not yet been informed of its financial allocation for next year.
Its current contract with Aer Arann will expire on the 31st of August 2013.
The four year contract, worth over 6 million, provides for 3 daily return flights to Inis Mór, 2 daily return flights to Inis Meain and to Inis Oírr on weekdays with four return flights on weekends.
Galway West Oireachtas members are also invited to attend Tuesday’s meeting.
Fine Gael Deputy Sean Kyne says it will allow islanders to air their concerns.
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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