Galway Bay FM News Archives
FINE GAEL REACTS TO USE OF VOLUNTEERS FOR PARTY POLITICIAL PURPOSES
Date Published: 08-Aug-2012
Fine Gael has moved to clarify the use of volunteers by party members.
It comes as Galway Volunteer Centre has confirmed that Galway Senator Fidelma Healy Eames has liaised with the group in advertising an Office Administrator role and leaflet dropping duties.
A spokesperson for Galway Volunteer Centre says four people volunteered for the office assistant role which was added to their database in early 2009.
No volunteers are recorded, however, as taking up the leaflet dropping role which was advertised with the group in late November last year.
The spokesperson adds that these were the first such advertisements from a Galway politician and such occurrences are generally rare.
In a statement to Galway Bay fm news, the GVC adds that it does not select volunteers for any volunteer opportunities and that roles are chosen by the volunteers themselves based on what suits and interests them best.
Meanwhile the Fine Gael party says the "very nature of volunteering is that it is done on a voluntary basis, freely and by choice".
It adds that the majority of volunteers who work with the Fine Gael party are usually either party members or are affiliated in some way to the party or candidate on whose behalf they are volunteering.
The statement concludes that the parliamentary standard allowance is used to fund leaflet distribution, among many other things.
The allowance allocated depends on whether the member opts for the vouched or unvouched system of expenses.
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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