Galway Bay FM News Archives
EUROPEAN COMMISSIONER REACTS TO TURF CUTTERS DEFIANCE
Date Published: 06-Apr-2012
The European Environment Commissioner is ‘disappointed’ with the decision of farmers in Galway and other areas to defy a ban on turf cutting.
Janez Potocnik reacted to news that the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association, or TCCA, has pulled out of talks with government on finding a solution for farmers with raised bogs in areas of special conservation.
Government ministers Phil Hogan and Jimmy Deenihan were in Brussels earlier this week accompanied by Conor Skehan, chairman of the Peatlands Council.
They delivered a three-year transitional plan, prepared by the TCCA, to the European commissioner, but failed to get permission for Irish farmers to cut on protected bogs this year.
The TCCA reacted angrily, and vowed to go ahead and cut on bogs, regardless of the fact that turf-cutters may face prosecution for flouting the law, and that Ireland could be fined up to twenty five thousand a day.
TD Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan said turf-cutters were vindicating their rights by cutting this year on bogs their families have cut on for hundreds of years.
He said government had itself to blame if the country faced fines from Europe
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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