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GALWAY AIRPORT SUBMIT FINAL BUDGET TO TRANSPORT DEPT
Date Published: 29-May-2011
The final details of Galway airport’s budgetary plan to save it from closure have been submitted to the Minister for transport.(30/05)
Amended figures, compiled over the past few days have today been sent to Leo Varadker, following intense negotiations over the past week.
The plan outlines minimum budgetary requirements for the Carnmore facility until 20-14, when the airport claims they will no longer need Government funding.
The board is asking for one point 2 million euro to run the airport next year alone, well above what the Government is offering.
The current budget allows 600 thousand euro for regional airports that lost PSO funding, which includes Galway, Sligo and Waterford.
Fine Gael’s Galway West TD Brian Walsh says the Transport Minister will make a decision on funding for Galway airport next week
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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