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BLEAK OUTLOOK FOR GALWAY JOBS FRONT WITHOUT BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Date Published: 30-Apr-2008
The way Galway county council manages the downturn in the local economy will determine our future.
That’s according to Ballinasloe councillor Michael Finnerty who was speaking after a bleak IDA presentation to county councillors this week.
IDA Regional Director for the West Maura Saddington, highlighted the challenges she’s facing in attracting multinationals to towns such as Tuam and Ballinasloe.
She said foreign industrialists are looking for proximity to airports, broadband, roads, water and other basic infrastructure in a town before they’ll decide to locate a base there.
Many councillors pointed out that Tuam is at a major disadvantage with no broadband infrastructure yet.
Ballinasloe councillor Michael Finnerty says it’s now down to councillors to provide the infrastructure to attract jobs.
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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