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CALL FOR ACTION ON SHORTAGE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES IN GALWAY
Date Published: 31-Oct-2012
Action must be taken to tackle the current shortage of domestic violence services available to women in Galway and the country’s other main cities.
That’s according to a major study which provides a detailed examination of the lives and experiences of homeless women with specific attention to their homeless ‘pathways’.
Women from homeless and domestic violence services in Galway were part of a group of sixty women nationwide, aged between 18 and 62 years, who participated in the research led by Trinity College in Dublin.
The study found that 72 percent of the women had experienced violence and/or abuse during childhood and two-thirds had experienced intimate partner violence in adulthood, making gender-based violence a strong feature of women’s biographical accounts.
That study was unveiled today [Oct 31] as part of the official launch of the Sonas Housing review for 2011.
Paula Mayock of Trinity College is behind the research which focused on Galway, Dublin and Cork.
She says better access to housing for homeless women is also needed
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Galway has country’s largest population of young people
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
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
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.