Galway Bay FM News Archives
COUNTY COUNCILLORS LASH RATES SYSTEM
Date Published: 22-Jul-2011
The calculation of rates in County Galway has been described as ‘unfair and outdated’.
Councillor Kevin Ryan says many businesses in the county are forced to close because they cannot pay high commercial rates.
A representative from the Valuations Office gave a presentation to this week’s County Council meeting.
Most Councillors at the meeting felt that the process for valuing property in Ireland is flawed and needs to be changed.
Councillor Seán Ó Tuairisg expressed concern about rates for seasonal businesses that might only be open 3 months of the year, but pay a yearly rate.
Councillor Pat Hynes said that it’s a ‘punitive valuation system’ and new legislation is urgently needed.
County Manager, Martina Maloney said, 83percent of ratepayers in the County pay less than 5 thousand euro a year.
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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