Galway Bay FM News Archives
COUNCILLORS CLASH OVER TUAM CHAMBER
Date Published: 08-Feb-2011
The question of funding for the position of CEO at Tuam chamber of commerce has caused clashes at Tuam town council.(7/2)
At this weeks meeting of the council, two councillors engaged in heated discussion regarding the provision of funds for Sarah Roarty’s position.
Cllr Imelda Kelly said she had asked the question at a previous meeting of the town board and had done so in response to people requesting her to do so.
She said she was not questioning the work of the Chamber CEO, Sarah Roarty but merely asking if her office was funded by public funds and if so was it from Galway Co Council.
Cllr Sean Cunniffee said this was a most unfair question and he strongly objected to the Chamber CEO being questioned in what he described as a “cross examination”.
But Sarah Roarty replied that the office of CEO was seen as a pivotal role for the Chamber in Tuam as it is a hub town and she said a portion of a grant for this came from Galway County Council.
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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