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GALWAY CAMPAIGN AGAINST RENT THRESHOLDS RAISED IN SEANAD
Date Published: 07-Jun-2012
The plight of a Galway couple who fear they may face eviction due to new lower rent supplement thresholds has been raised in the Seanad.
It comes as a newly formed campaign group “Reverse the Rent Cap” Galway is due to hold a second public meeting in the city this evening.
The new maximum rent limits for social welfare recipients were introduced at the beginning of the year.
The rental values are calculated in line with available market data.
Raising the matter in the Seanad this week, Galway Senator Trevor O’Clochartaigh told the chamber that families are struggling to renegotiate rents with landlords to meet the new terms.
Responding on behalf of the Social Protection Minister Joan Burton, Minister of State John Perry said rent supplement is intended as a short term support.
He advised that urgent cases can be addressed through an appeals process.
The “Reverse the Rent Cap” city meeting gets underway at 8 this evening in the Harbour Hotel.
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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