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CITY CLLRS CALL ON GOVERNMENT NOT TO IMPOSE PROPERTY TAX ON LOCAL AUTHORITY HOUSES
Date Published: 11-Dec-2012
City Cllrs have unanimously passed a motion calling on the government not to impose a property tax on local authority houses or houses provided by voluntary bodies.
The motion was proposed by Cllr Catherine Connolly and seconded by Cllr Collette Connolly at a special meeting of the local authority as the draft budget for 2013 was debated.
Members were advised by Finance Director Edel McCormack that the local authority was advised on Friday that it would be liable for payment of the property tax in relation to its social housing stock.
City Manager Joe O’Neill advised that it would be prudent to make provision for it in the 2013 budget which would equate to 189 thousand euro.
He said that there is a shortage of information from the Department at the moment with no mention of tenants or recouping money.
However, Cllr Catherine Connolly says it’s unfair to pass on the tax to tenants and has asked other local authorities to take note and follow suit.
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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