Galway Bay FM News Archives
FIVE GALWAY NAMES ON LATEST TAX DEFAULTERS LIST
Date Published: 12-Sep-2008
Five Galway names are on the latest tax defaulters list.
They’ve made settlements totalling almost four hundred thousand euro with the Revenue commissioners.
They relate to agreements reached with the Revenue between the 1st of April and the 30th of June this year.
Topping the Galway list is farmer John Morris of Abbeyland Great, Eyrecourt, Ballinasloe.
John Morris made a settlement of just over 168 thousand euro for underdeclaration of Income Tax, a single premium insurance products case and a bogus non-resident account case.
The second highest Galway tax settlement was made by B&B/Restaurateur Kevin Feeney of Auburn Lodge, 180 Upper Salthill.
Kevin Feeney made a settlement of just over 73 thousand euro for underdeclaration of Income Tax and VAT and a revenue audit case.
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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