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CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AS EXPELLED MEMBER REFUSES TO LEAVE
Date Published: 14-Jul-2008
Yet another city council meeting has had to be adjourned due to unruly behaviour
Mayor Padraig Conneely proposed expelling Cllr Daniel Callanan from the chamber this evening when the Independent member made repeated and loud calls for the clamping saga to be dealt with
Cllr Callanan said the matter, which involves allegations that some councillors had their fines waved, has been ongoing since April and he wants answers
However the Mayor had announced he was going to a presentation on webcasting the city council meeting and Cllr Callanan kept saying no you won’t, I want the clamping issue dealt with
The Mayor’s proposal to expel him was carried by a majority vote but Padraig Conneely was forced to adjourn the meeting when Cllr Callanan refused to leave the chamber
The meeting was briefly re-convened to hear the presentation on webcasting as councillors felt it was unfair to IT consultant Keith Young to bring him back again in September from England
However as soon as the presentation finished Mayor Conneely stuck to his decision and the meeting remains adjourned until Friday
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Galway has country’s largest population of young people
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.
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Call for direct donations to city charity shops
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.
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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent
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.