Galway Bay FM News Archives
CLLR MICHAEL CROWE CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION INTO CLLR CAMERON’S EXPENSES
Date Published: 13-Oct-2009
Fianna Fáil city councillor Michael Crowe has requested a full investigation into Labour city councillor Billy Cameron’s travel expenses.
Labour Cllr Billy Cameron claimed more then 4000 euro in mileage expenses in the last two years despite not having a car or a driving licence.
Councillor Cameron attended 13 different conferences in the past two years and confirmed that the Hyundai car he cited on his expenses claims forms had been owned by his brother Jerome, who drove him to the conferences.
The West Ward local election poll-topper then confirmed to Galway Bay FM News that his brother subsequently “got rid” of the Hyundai car and was now driving him to conferences in a different car.
Cllr Michael Crowe says he’s not happy the matter has been thoroughly investigated by the city council or the Labour party.
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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