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CITY COUNCILLOR QUESTIONS GALWAY PLANNING DESIGNATION
Date Published: 12-Jan-2012
There are "serious flaws" with the planning system in Galway when a person can’t build a house on their own land.
That’s according to City Councillor Frank Fahey, who proposed a material contravention of the Development Plan at a meeting of the Council yesterday. [9/1]
The contravention was to facilitate a woman demolishing a shed and building a house close to her family home at Coolough Road in Menlo.
The area is zoned G for open space and agriculture, however Director of Planning, Tom Connell recommended the development.
He said there should be no problem with it, however Councillor Colette Connolly said she was "astounded" by his recommendation.
She argued that it was not the job of the Council to materially contravene the Development Plan for an individual person.
The matter was put to a vote, with 9 councillors for and 5 against.
However it was not passed as 11 votes in favour are needed to pass a material contravention.
Councillor Fahey says he’s very disappointed with the planning process.
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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