Galway Bay FM News Archives
CITY COUNCIL STAFF NOT APPROVED FOR ALLOWANCES CLAIMED
Date Published: 10-Oct-2011
Two thirds of staff at Galway City Council had no approval to claim acting allowances according to a report from the Local Government Auditor.
The report reveals that 205 thousand euro was paid to staff in acting positions last year, of which 66 percent were not approved by the Department of Local Government.
Acting up allowances are received by staff to take on the duties of another post on a temporary basis.
The auditor, Mary Keaney, says that local authorities are required to submit a ‘Staffing Request Application’ to the Department for approval for acting up allowances which exceed 6 months.
The Manager’s response, contained in the report, says it’s not always possible to predict the duration of the acting period.
Councillor Padraig Conneely says the Council has breached Local Government guidelines.
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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