Galway Bay FM News Archives
COPE GALWAY ISSUES WARNING OVER IMPACT OF BUDGET CUTS ON LOW INCOME FAMILIES
Date Published: 10-Dec-2012
Budget 2013 will have a disproportionate impact on low income families in Galway and will drive many into crisis.
That’s according to COPE Galway who provided accommodation and assistance to 374 children who were accompanied by a parent in the first 11 months of this year.
The figures released by the group today show that 108 women with 175 children were supported through the Waterside House Domestic Violence service.
74 families with 167 children were supported by Teach Corrib Homeless Day Centre and 22 women with 32 children were accommodated in Osterley Lodge Hostel for homeless women.
Martin O’Connor, Director of Services for COPE Galway says the 10 euro cut to child benefit will be a cut too far for many to take.
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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