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CITY MANAGER TO SEEK LEGAL CLARIFICATION ON CHAMBER DISORDER RULES
Date Published: 12-Feb-2013
City Cllrs have voted in favour of new measures which, if implemented, would mean they risk losing their pay and privileges if they are deemed disorderly in the chamber.
A roll call was taken on the motion which was supported by 8 Cllrs, with seven strongly standing out against.
The change means the Chair could, in making an adjournment due to disorderly behaviour, have all remuneration and privileges of the member in question suspended and not reinstated until he or she purges their contempt to the council.
Cllr Catherine Connolly was one of seven to vote against and said that the council would be a laughing stock if it talks about purging contempt, adding that it had so many faults, it was leaving itself wide open.
Cllr Nuala Nolan also spoke against and said the difficulty was that the chair becomes judge, jury and executioner.
After lengthy heated debate surrounding the legality of the measure, City Manager Joe O’Neill said any decision on standing orders will be checked legally before implementation.
Speaking after the vote, Fianna Fail Cllr Peter Keane who proposed the motion said it’s about respect in the chamber and trying to give teeth to existing standing orders:
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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