Galway Bay FM News Archives
CENTRAL BANK CHIEF ECONOMIST TO GIVE PUBLIC TALK IN GALWAY
Date Published: 13-Nov-2012
The Senior Economist with the Central Bank of Ireland, is to give a public talk in the city next month (dec)
Lars Frisell will be the guest speaker at this year’s Paddy Ryan Memorial Lecture in GMIT on Tuesday December 11th
The event honours the late businessman Paddy Ryan, a former Mayor of Galway City, and honorary member of Galway Chamber.
Mr Frisell is the Director of Economics and Chief Economist in the Central Bank of Ireland, joining in June 2012 from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority
GMIT President Michael Carmody says the college is very pleased to host the Paddy Ryan Memorial Lecture as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations.
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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