Galway Bay FM News Archives
CITY COUNCIL WORK AGAIN HAMPERED BY ROWS
Date Published: 18-Dec-2007
The business of running the city was halted last evening as old tensions flared up at a meeting of the City Council
The meeting, which got underway at 4pm yesterday was frought with arguments among Councillors from the very start
However it was a row which erupted between two former party colleagues which prevented any further business being completed
When Mayor Tom Costello asked Councillor Catherine Connolly to apologize for insulting comments she had made about him at a previous meeting, she refused to go further than saying she withdrew them unreservedly
While several conciliatory attempts were made by other Councillors to move the meeting along, Mayor Costello and Councillor Connolly would not budge
A motion was passed by a majority vote that Councillor Connolly must leave the meeting but she refused
It was agreed by Councillors that the meeting be adjourned and all Councillors, Officials, media and members of the public who were present disbanded after just over an hour of to-ing and fro-ing with no business discussed
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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