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FIANNA FAIL TO PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURES
Date Published: 15-Jan-2013
The Fianna Fail group in the city council is to propose amendments to the procedures committees in an effort to stop meetings being abandoned.
It followed last night’s heated exchange between councillor Padraig Conneely and city officials when he refused to withdraw remarks.
Director of Services Eugene Cummins was answering questions on the Galway fire services when Councillor Conneely spoke up over what he claimed were vague responses.
City Manager Joe O’ Neil requested several times that Cllr Conneely withdraw remarks made, and when he refused to do so management stood up and left.
Despite pleas by several councillors that the meeting continue, city officials and councillors filed out of the room.
It came as a shock to around 20 members of gallery 126 in the city, who had waited over 5 hours to hear about arts grants which were on the agenda for discussion.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Peter Keane said new procedures had to be put in place.
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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