Galway Bay FM News Archives
GALWAY ANTI HOUSEHOLD CHARGE GROUP STEP UP CAMPAIGN DUE TO THREAT OF LEGAL ACTION
Date Published: 16-Aug-2012
The Galway group against the household charge is to step up its campaign in providing legal advice to the average 34 percent of homeowners here who it’s feared may be taken to court over non-payment.
It follows comments from the Local Government Management Agency that legal action may be the next step against those who fail to comply in paying the 100 euro levy.
Agency CEO Paul McSweeney says street lights may need to be switched off – and community-run sports clubs will no longer exist – if people don’t comply with the household charge.
Nationally, the compliance rate is 61 percent but the average in Galway is much higher at 66 percent
73 percent, almost three quarters of city householders have compiled with the requirement, while 59 percent of county householders have paid the charge.
The local campaign group boycotting the charge is to begin a series of city and county-wide meetings on the possibility of legal action, with the first to be held in O’ Meara’s Bar in Portumna this evening at 8.
Speaking to Galway Bay fm news, Conor Burke of Galway’s campaign against the Household Charge says help is at hand for city and county residents who now live in fear of the consequences of non-payment.
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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