Galway Bay FM News Archives
BISHOP OF CLONFERT RESPONDS TO LATEST CLAIMS
Date Published: 08-Oct-2012
The Bishop of Clonfert says a newspaper claim that he was aware a priest had abused children after he moved him to another parish is "incorrect".
The Irish Times reported that John Kirby has been aware since the mid-1990s that a priest he moved following allegations of child sex abuse continued to abuse children in his new parish.
In a statement issued this afternoon Bishop Kirby says the claim that he had knowledge or suspicion that ‘Priest A’ continued to abuse children subsequent to his learning of his conduct in October 1990, is incorrect.
He adds that he was not aware of an acknowledgement by ‘Priest A’ that he abused any child subsequent to October 1990, the date when he first learned of his sexual abuse of a child.
He concludes that he regrets this could serve to exacerbate the hurt which his earlier widely publicised remarks have caused to victims of child sexual abuse and to their families.
The complete records of the diocese were made available to the National Board as part of its review.
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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