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DEPARTMENT WONT REVIEW CATCHMENT AREAS IN THE COUNTY
Date Published: 06-Sep-2007
The Department of Education says students who apply for bus tickets, outside their catchment boundary areas, such as those living in the East Galway village of Clonberne, are not guaranteed a ticket
The response comes hot on the heels of a call for the Minister for Education, Mary Hanafin to intervene in a situation where some students have been left without school tranport to their school this year
Fine Gael Galway East T.D Paul Connaughton is criticising the “outdated” catchment boundaries drawn up by the Department years ago, saying they affect students in many parts of County Galway
Families in the village of Clonberne are outraged that some students, who had received bus tickets to bring them school in Mountbellew last year, have this year, been refused a ticket
In a statement to Galway Bay Fm News, the Department states “that transport for post-primary students is organised on the basis of catchment areas”
The statement goes on to say that “pupils may avail of concessionary fare-paying transport, subject to NO extra State cost, and on condition that spare seats exist.”
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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