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CITY PUB THREATENED WITH 12 MILLION EURO FINE OVER FLAGS
Date Published: 27-Mar-2008
A city pub has been ordered to remove flag poles outside its front premises immediately or face a 12.7 million euro fine or two years imprisonment.
Galway city council has sent a letter to Murty Rabbittes pub on Forster Street warning that the flag poles are unauthorised under the Planning Act 2000.
They’ve been given four weeks to apply for planning permission but must remove the flags in the meantime.
The letter, seen by Galway Bay fm News, warns the pub owners they could face a fine of up to 12 million euro or to two years in prison or both, if they’re found guilty of an offence under the Planning Act.
The pub managment claims the flag poles, which include the Tricolour and the European Union flag, have been in place for several decades.
Murty Rabbitts Manager, Ciaran Hanly, is adamant the flag poles are staying put.
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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