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CITY COUNCIL TO COVER COST OF PIPE REPLACEMENT FOR SPECIFIC CASES
Date Published: 14-Jul-2009
Galway City Council is working on a plan to assist householders, who were affected by lead contamination in the water, upgrade their lead pipes.
Until now, the Council maintained that it’s not responsible for upgrading pipes in private homes.
However for several months, councillors and householders have appealled to the Council to fund the replacement of pipes in homes, which was estimated to cost 1000 euro per house.
Now the Council has negotiated a price of 500 euro per household for the upgrade with an on-site contractor in the Old Mervue area
City Manager, Joe McGrath said in order to fund the upgrade of pipes in homes, savings would need to be made by abolishing the current policy of providing bottled water.
Under the proposed scheme, affected homeowners could apply for financial assistance towards the cost of connecting to the new water distribution system in Mervue.
The grant aims to assist specific income thresholds and those in “specific need” only, such as the elderly and the unemployed.
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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