Galway Bay FM News Archives
GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL GUILTY OF POLLUTION IN ATHENRY
Date Published: 16-Nov-2009
Galway County Council has been found guilty of polluting a river near Athenry.
The Clarin River which supports populations of salmon, brown trout, freshwater crayfish, eel amd lamprey, was found to be grossly polluted as a result of discharges from the councils sewage treatment plant in Athenry.
At Ennis district court, Judge Aeneus McCarthy imposed fines of 800 euro, and awarded over 5,300 euro technical expenses and 3,200 legal costs against Galway County council.
The offence dated back to 26th July 2006, and while details of the case were previously heard in 2007, the matter was adjourned to allow the council time to rectify matters before deciding on a penalty.
Since then, over one million euro has been invested in the sewage plant, and two sets of upgrade work have been carried out.
CEO of the Fisheries board, Greg Forde, says that further improvements need to be carried out to meet the long term needs of Athenry
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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