Galway Bay FM News Archives
CITY COUNCILLORS OPPOSE PROPOSALS FOR COMERFORD HOUSE
Date Published: 11-Sep-2012
City Councillors are fiercely opposing plans to use a building donated for community use in Galway as council offices.
Comerford House, which is located adjacent to the Spanish Arch in Fishmarket square, was previously used as the original City Museum and for office accommodation.
The building, which is now in a poor state of repair, was donated by the Comerford family to the city council some years ago for use in the community.
Director of Services for planning Tom Connell told last evening’s city council meeting that the property had been prioritised for office accommodation to meet the city council’s needs.
Councillors Padraig Conneely and Frank Fahy raised issue with why extra offices were needed when there was ample empty office space at City Hall in prospect Hill.
City Manager Joe O’Neill said he had no reason to believe the council couldn’t use the building as offices, and that it would be "extremely foolish to turn down an opportunity to save on rent"
He added that using this space could save an estimated 100 thousand euro a year on rent, and community services could be based there.
However, speaking to Galway Bay FM News, City Councillor Catherine Connolly said there was no basis to that argument.
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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