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EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE TO HAVE PLANNING IMPLICATIONS FOR DOCKS
Date Published: 12-Feb-2008
A recent European Directive could have major implications for development around Galway docks.
The ‘Seveso’ Directive was implemented after a fire and explosion at an oil storage unit in Buncefield in the UK in 2005
The directive aims to prevent accidents at sites which store or generate specified quantities of hazardous materials
There are 2 at Galway docks, the Shell/Topaz and the Statoil/Leeside oil depot.
These depots are to merge at the proposed Coldchon oil depot site which will also be a designated ‘Seveso’ site.
The Health and Safety Authority is enforcing the directive and has decided that as a result of Buncefield, developments within 400 metres of ‘Seveso’ sites are to be restricted.
Galway city council is implementing this 400 metre rule subject to a comprehensive review on Buncefield which is due this June.
City Councillor Daniel Callinan says this could impact on planned developments around the docks.
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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