Galway Bay FM News Archives
FALLOUT OVER CALL FOR STATE APOLOGY TO MAGDALENE WOMEN
Date Published: 06-Feb-2013
Sinn Féin has commended the Labour party TDs who are calling on the Taoiseach to apologise to the survivors of the Magdalene laundries.
The junior health minister Kathleen Lynch and a number of Labour backbenchers want the government to apologise to the women.
It follows the publication of the McAleese report yesterday, which showed clear evidence of state involvement in the operation of the laundries.
The Sisters of Mercy ran the Magdalen laundry at Forster street in the city which closed in 1984.
The congregation only had partial records for the home which could not be included in the report as they weren’t representative of all admissions to the laundry.
Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald says the comments of Labour TDs today show a clear division between the government parties.
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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