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CITY COUNCIL DEFENDS MANAGEMENT OF NOXIOUS WEED
Date Published: 03-Aug-2012
Galway City Council has hit out at claims that it’s not doing enough to tackle the spread of ragwort weed.
City Cllr Padraig Conneely has reported the problem to the Department of Agriculture and says the local authority is not doing enough to comply with the Noxious Weed Act 1936.
The weed thrives on a wide range of soils, but competes best on lighter free draining soils where fertility is reasonably high and grazing not intensive.
It germinates in the autumn and spring.
A spokesperson for the local authority says Galway City Council is one of few urban councils that has a continued focus on tackling the weed through the Parks department.
The spokesperson adds that the problem is NOT being ignored and attempts are being made to manage it as the spread is particularly bad this year due to wet and warm weather conditions.
However Cllr Padraig Conneely says more needs to be done.
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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