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EQUALITY TRIBUNAL DISMISSES DISCRIMINATION CLAIM AGAINST CITY COUNCIL
Date Published: 17-Jun-2010
The Equality Tribunal has dismissed a claim that Galway City Council discriminated against a man by taking his name off the Housing List.
49 year old Maurice Cleary, a Dublin native who has never lived in Galway, made the complaint under four different grounds, gender, marital status, disability and race.
An Equality Tribunal Hearing on March 23rd heard that Maurice Cleary was living in Dublin when he applied to Galway City Council for a house in March 2005.
The city council denied any discrimination and said the reason he was not put on the housing list was his failure to respond to their letters seeking additional documents.
The Equality Tribunal decided Mr Cleary had no case against Galway City Council.
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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