Galway Bay FM News Archives
CITY COUNCIL DEFENDS ACTION ON ROAMING HORSES
Date Published: 15-May-2012
Galway City Council says it’s doing everything in its power to control wandering horses across Galway.
Several councillors claim current legislation used by city officials does not go far enough to control the problem.
20 horses have been impounded so far this year, while up to 100 were impounded last year at an estimated cost of 100 thousand euro.
At a recent meeting of the Environment SPC it was agreed that the ‘animals Act 1985’ was sufficient to deal with the control of animals.
However, at last evenings council meeting, Councillor Frank Fahy said the fact that the committee had decided to stick with the current status quo was ‘ludicrous’.
Councillor Terry O’ Flaherty added that updated legislation-the 96 control of horses act should be introduced, and that chipping animals should be seriously considered.
Councillor Catherine Connolly said that while they can’t have horses roaming in green areas, imposing a new act would impose a new layer of beuracracy and city council simply did not have the staff.
Councillor Donal Lyons said that the council had to get real and not introduce new measures if they couldn’t be implemented.
Speaking on Galway Talks- Kevin Swift says the real problem is cost, and some horse owners simply don’t have the money to deal with the matter.
The issue is expected to be raised at future meetings of Galway city council.
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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