Galway Bay FM News Archives
FUTURE OF LISBROOK ASYLUM CENTRE COMES BEFORE DAIL
Date Published: 20-Sep-2012
The feared closure of Lisbrook House asylum centre in the city has been brought before the Dail.
Galway West Labour TD Derek Nolan raised concerns regarding the direct provision system within which it is run, and questioned whether that system now needs to be reviewed.
The centre was due to close with the resulting relocation of 270 residents, adults and children, to other centres nationwide and the loss of 24 jobs.
However this operation stalled after the Minister of Justice last week directed that no transfers take place until a consideration process of the case background in complete.
Speaking in the Dail following the publication of a report by the Irish Refugee Council on child asylum seekers and the direct provision system, Deputy Derek Nolan raised a query over the dispersion of such children and families.
Meanwhile, a delegation from Lisbrook House is attending a meeting in Leinster House this afternoon in an effort to convince TDs and Senators to support efforts to keep the facility open.
Galway Sinn Fein Senator Trevor O’ Clochartaigh is facilitating the meeting with two residents from the facility at the former Ibis Hotel, off the Headford Road.
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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