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COUNTY MAYOR CALLS FOR INFORMATION ON WITHDRAWAL OF RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES GRANT
Date Published: 28-Jan-2013
The Mayor of County Galway has called on the Department Of Social Protection to give full information on the withdrawal of the grant for religious ceremonies
Mayor Thomas Welby says the withdrawal of the support would have a severe impact on low-income families in Galway.
However the Dept has defended its decision to cease payments of grants in relation to religious ceremonies such as First Holy Communion
The financial support which was capped at 110 euro per child last year was provided under the Exceptional Needs Payments (ENP) fund.
The Department has now recommended that the payment of the allowance specifically in relation to religious ceremonies will cease this year.
It says this measure will ensure that the ENP scheme will respond to specific need and not to occasion.
But it adds the recommendation does not affect the discretion available to officers administering the ENP scheme.
Mayor Welby says the Department of social protection needs to inform people the payment is no longer available.
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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