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CITY COUNCIL SELLS HOUSE DESPITE LONG HOUSING WAITING LIST
Date Published: 09-Oct-2012
Galway city council has to sell one of its houses in Knocknacarra on the open market despite its ever increasing housing waiting list
The property at Fana Burca was the subject of a housing loan from the council and was repossessed
Head of Finance Edel McCormack explained to councillors last night that the only option at the time was for the council to buy the house back and it couldn’t afford it
She also explained that the council won’t incur a loss despite the low price of 90 thousand euro because the former loanees are making agreed repayments
Several councillors were angry at the council selling a house when so many people are waiting for a house
When the sale went to a vote it was tied and Mayor Terry O’Flaherty had to use her casting vote to allow the sale go ahead
Cllr Catherine Connolly who voted against the sale says it’s a shocking indictment on government policy
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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