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CITY CLLRS DEBATE 2013 BUDGET
Date Published: 11-Dec-2012
An amended budget for 2013 has been debated and voted on by City Councillors.
There was some positive news since the initial draft was published last week as Cllrs were advised of over 459 thousand in extra funds due to a lesser than expected local government fund cut, a reduction in insurance premia and revised rates valuation.
The amendment proposed by Fianna Fail Cllr Michael Crowe and seconded by Independent Cllr Declan McDonnell was voted for by 9 councillors and voted against by 6 at a special meeting last evening.
Changes include a cut to Failte Ireland funding of 50 thousand euro and the provision of 150 thousand euro towards a Local Area Improvement Scheme.
Labour’s budget presentation proposed that an increase in the cost of brown bin waste to 10 cent per kilo be rejected.
It was also proposed by Labour that funding is allocated to Galway Fire Services contingent on co-funding from the county council and the retention of the 2.5mile radius for health and safety reasons.
The amendment to the budget proposed by Cllr Michael Crowe included increases to the city promotional fund, arts and sports grants, the civic trust as well as gaillimh le gaeilge.
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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