Galway Bay FM News Archives
BROKEN FUNDING PROMISES FOR FOUR GALWAY SCHOOLS
Date Published: 04-Jun-2008
Four Galway primary schools are still waiting for building projects to go ahead despite being told a year and a half ago that work would start early this year.
In November 2006, The Department of Education announced that work would proceed on Cappataggle Central School in Ballinasloe, Tirellan Heights National School in the city and 2 Oughterard National Schools
However the Department has delayed sanctioning the work and there is growing worry in the schools about their situations.
A new building was due to be built in Oughterard to facilitate the amalgamation of the girls and boys primary schools
Principal of the girl’s school, Patricia Coleman is appealing to Minister for Education Batt O Keefe to take action
Cappataggle School has got planning permission for an extension but the department will not give the green light for the work
School principal Michael Walsh says an extension is badly needed
Meanwhile the Fine Gael spokesperson for Education is also criticising the Government for failing to start building work on Colaiste Iognaid ‘The Jes’ secondary school in the city.
It appears the school has got planning permission for the work but cannot begin until the Department of Education releases funds.
Brian Hayes doesn’t think work will start this year.
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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