Galway Bay FM News Archives
CALLS FOR FURTHER INDUSTRIAL ZONING IN ATHENRY
Date Published: 23-Apr-2012
Further industrial zoning is needed in Athenry to allow the sensible development of the town.
That’s the view of local Councillor Peter Feeney who was speaking following the circulation of the manager’s report on the draft local area plan.
28 submissions were received by the local authority on the plan which was presented at a meeting of the council [Apr 23].
These include observations from the National Roads Authority, the IDA, Teagasc, the Department of Education and Skills and various other interested parties and bodies.
Cllr Feeney says the last plan zoned a very small amount of industrial land in Athenry which restricted its potential for industrial development.
He says IDA investment, public transport and road infrastructure now means that the town is an attractive location for industry.
The amended report proposed by Cllr Feeney and seconded by Cllr Bridie Willers will now be assessed and will later be put on public display.
Speaking to Galway Bay fm news, Cllr Feeney says that with the right balance of industrial zoning, Athenry is poised to be an economic driver for the East of the county.
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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