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FOUR ALTERNATIVE ROUTES SELECTED FOR WESTERN HALF OF OUTER CITY BYPASS
Date Published: 02-Oct-2009
Four new possible routes have been selected for the western half of the Galway Outer City Bypass.
The NRA has put forward the four alternatives to the existing route, which was rejected by An Bord Pleanála last year.
Two routes are on the Moycullen side and two on the Galway side of the rejected route to avoid the protected bog cotton.
There could be between 2 or 4 additional houses in the Oranswell and Drum areas bought by Compulsary Purchase Order, depending on the route chosen.
The eastern half of the Outer City Bypass is currently under judicial review, after court action by environmentalist Peter Sweetman and lobby group Hands Across the Corrib.
Mr Justice George Birmingham is due to deliver his judgement this month.
Jack Eising of the National Roads Design Office in Galway says the final decision on the proposed routes will depend on the judicial review.
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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