Galway Bay FM News Archives
CONCERN OVER SCALE OF PROPOSED ARAN ISLAND FISH FARM
Date Published: 31-Oct-2012
Plans for a major fish farm off Inis Oirr could pose a risk to wild salmon stocks in Galway Bay.
That’s the conclusion of Inland Fisheries Ireland as part of its submission on the Environmental Impact Statement for the deep sea fish farm.
The submission has not been accepted after it failed to reach the department within the prescribed period and will now be progressed by means of the ongoing public consultation process.
Bord Iascaigh Mharaigh has applied for the deep sea salmon farming licence at a site roughly 6 kilmetres off Inis Oirr, which it hopes could create in the region of 300 jobs.
However, the IFI says the scale of the present proposal is of very significant concern as it provides for a greater production tonnage of salmon at this one location than is currently being produced nationally.
The group says while the proposal for a more off-shore location is a step in the right direction, it is not without potential for negative impacts on wild salmon and sea trout stocks.
Susan Campion is Head of Business Development with Inland Fisheries Ireland and says she hopes the recommendations will be adopted to minimise any potential negative impacts.
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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