Galway Bay FM News Archives
CALL FOR REVIEW OF OPERATIONS ON GALWAY TO LIMERICK LINE
Date Published: 27-Jan-2012
West on track, the lobby group behind the Western rail corridor, is calling for a review of operations on the Galway to Limerick line.
The group wants the Minister of Transport Leo Varadker to examine the case for tendering the route to operators such as the RPA, the group behind the Luas.
They claim that if Iarnród Eireann were to operate the same intercity service on the Galway to Limerick line as the Dublin to Cork line, services between Galway and Limerick would take just over an hour instead of the current two.
Last November, the Government announced that the WRC was one of the major capital projects that will be deferred indefinitely.
The only part of the project which will continue is the construction of stations at Oranmore and Crusheen on the Ennis to Athenry line.
However, work has yet to begin at Crusheen as Iarnrod Eireann continues negotiations with a third party over funding contributions.
The second phase of the project from Athenry to Tuam, and the third phase to Claremorris, have all been deferred as part of the Capital Investment Programme from 2012 to 2016.
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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