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BOOKS OF EVIDENCE DELAY IN OPERATION FOOLSCAP CASE

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Date Published: 06-May-2011

Two men arrested in connection with a crackdown on organised crime in the west have been further remanded on continuing bail.

Paul Black of 48 Corruch Buí, Rahoon and Mark Dowling of 58 Castlepark, Ballybane were due to be served with books of evidence this week.

They’ve been charged with possession of cannabis with intent to supply.

Furthermore, they’ve been charged with doing so for the purpose of enhancing the ability of a criminal organisation between July 2009 and June 2010.

The men – aged 30 and 21 – were arrested as part of ‘Operation Foolscap’ which took place across the city and county last May.

Gardai raided 20 premises in Galway as part of the biggest ever operation into drugs and organised crime in the west.

Books of evidence were due to be served on Dowling and Black this week.

However, Inspector Mick Coppinger told the court that they weren’t ready for service and the matter has been adjourned.

Both men have been remanded on continuing bail to appear before Galway District Court again on May 23rd

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Galway has country’s largest population of young people

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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.

 

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Call for direct donations to city charity shops

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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.

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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent

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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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