Galway Bay FM News Archives
CALL FOR GOVERNMENT TO RECOGNISE NEEDS OF GALWAY LONE PARENTS
Date Published: 12-Nov-2007
Government policy is going to force lone parents in Galway back into the workplace without consideration of the difficulties they face.
The Government is planning to make it compulsory from next year for lone parents of children over six years to become job-seekers.
It’s causing consternation among parents, most of whom are already more than willing to work according to the country’s first study on lone parents published in Salthill today.
The research reveals a lack of affordable childcare and family-friendly employers are the biggest obstacles to getting a job.
The NUIG Child and Family Research Centre and the One Parent Family Research Steering Group surveyed over 3,000 lone parents in the city and county with just 22 per cent answering the survey.
Chair of the One Parent Steering Group Elaine Harvey is calling on the Government to recognise the needs of lone parents if they are to re-join the workplace and raise a child on their own:
Head of the NUIG research team Dr Michelle Millar says rental supplements are another barrier for lone parents getting back into the workplace
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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