Galway Bay FM News Archives
FRANK FAHEY WELCOMES REPORT ON LOST AT SEA SCHEME
Date Published: 14-Dec-2009
Galway West TD Frank Fahey is welcoming the publication by the Ombudsman of a special report into the controversial Lost at Sea Scheme.
Emily O’Reilly published the report after the Department of Agriculture rejected her recommendations in relation to the scheme.
It’s only the second time in the 25 year history of the Ombudsman’s office that a Government Department has rejected a recommendation.
Deputy Fahey was the then Minister for Marine and Natural Resources who set up the scheme in late 2000 to help those who had lost fishing vessels in the 1980s to carry on a family tradition.
It offered compensation in the form of tonnage quotas to families.
The Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly recommended the Department should pay a quarter of a million euro compensation to the Byrne family from Donegal.
Francis Byrne and his 16 year old son drowned with three others on board the MFV Skifjord which sank off Donegal in 1981.
However his family only applied to the scheme after the closing date for applications.
Deputy Fahey told Galway Bay FM News he’s happy today’s report as it clarifies his handling of the scheme.
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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