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CALL TO TACKLE CITY HOTSPOTS FOR TEENAGE DRINKING
Date Published: 15-Apr-2013
A city councillor has called for a fresh focus on teenage drinking hotspots in the city.
Cllr Niall McNeilis told this week’s Joint Policing Committee that the amount or volume of teenage drinking can bring an area down and that he and other Cllrs have met with Gardai in Salthill to discuss the issue.
Garda Superintendent Marie Skehill said gardai are aware of hotspots in Millenium Park and Mervue.
Cllr McNeilis also referred to derelict sites which he says are making life hell for some of the neighbours.
Cllr Donal Lyons highlighted a vacant house in the city where he said young people congregate and suggested the owner be given two options – to make it safe or demolish it.
Cllr Declan McDonnell said he is familiar with similar situations involving a derelict house and told the meeting that the legislation protects the owner rather than the people who have to live with it.
Speaking to Galway Bay fm news, Cllr McNeilis says certain actions could remedy the situation and all will be discussed.
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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