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COUNTY MANAGER IN PLEA TO HOUSEHOLDERS TO PAY UP TO PROTECT SERVICES
Date Published: 01-Aug-2012
Galway homeowners are being urged to play their part in protecting local services by paying the household charge.
The call is being made today by County Manager Martina Maloney after a number of key programmes have been put on hold in a bid to balance the budget.
It follows cuts of just over 3 million euro to the local government fund as a direct result of the 44 percent level of non-compliance with the household charge.
10 key programmes are now being withheld including the suspension of housing grants to older people and people with disabilities.
Grants will also be withheld for various community initiatives including burial ground maintenance and amenity grants.
There will also be a reduction in resources across a range of front-line services as well as cuts in areas such as fire services and tourism projects.
Martina Maloney says getting the 44 percent of non compliant householders to pay is the only way vital services can be protected throughout the county.
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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