Galway Bay FM News Archives
DELAY IN DECISION ON INIS OIRR FISH FARM
Date Published: 22-Jun-2012
Bord Iascaigh Mhara says there will be a substantial delay before it can publish the licence application for a proposed fish farm in Galway Bay.
The announcement follows the most recent round of public consultations in relation to the proposed development off the coast of the Aran Island of Inis Oirr.
At a site 6 km from Galway, and 1.5 km east of the southernmost of the Aran Islands,the proposed deep sea fish farm would produce 15,000 tonnes of salmon, worth about €103 million a year.
If successful, it’s predicted that the new farm would create 300 to 400 jobs and double Ireland’s existing 12,000 tonnes per year salmon output.
Bord Iascaigh Mhara had planned to publish the licence application and Environmental Impact Statement at the beginning of June.
However, due to the latest information, the group says it will now be at least 4-6 weeks before they will be in a position to do so.
On receiving clearance from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, BIM will then place advertisements in national and local press informing the public about the proposed development and also where they can view copies of the licence application and the Environmental Impact Statement.
In the meantime, BIM say they are following up on the meaningful and informative feedback they received from people during the last round of consultations.
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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