Galway Bay FM News Archives
CITY COUNCIL KNEW OF LEAD PROBLEM FOR FIVE MONTHS
Date Published: 25-Sep-2008
Galway city council first knew about high lead levels in the city as far back as April.
City manager Joe McGrath says they detected high levels of lead in one house in April, and in another house last July.
He notified the EPA and the HSE in late July and the HSE began it’s own investigations.
On the 8th of September, three weeks ago, the HSE told the city council of their concern regarding high lead levels in the four affected areas of the city -Old Mervue where all 330 houses are affected, and smaller numbers in Bohermore, Shantalla and the Claddagh.
However, the city council didn’t sit down with the HSE to discuss a plan of action until 11 days later last Friday.
City manager Joe McGrath denied there was a cover-up on the part of the 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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