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GALWAY ELDERLY BEING HIT BY DELAY IN GRANT APPLICATIONS
Date Published: 22-Jul-2008
There is “no money” for Galway people applying for funds under the housing aid for the elderly scheme or the essential repairs grant, according to a County Councillor.
Councillor Tiernan Walsh says he is tired of making excuses to constituents about why their applications for funding have not been dealt with speedily.
There are similar problems with the scheme at Galway City Council
Cllr Walsh says these grants are vital to the most vulnerable people in Galway and that the Government should make funds available for the applications being processed at the moment.
The Fine Gael Councillor raised the issue at a meeting of the County Council this week where it was revealed that the Council is 14 million euro in overdraft at the moment.
The Finance Officer with Galway County Council says they are putting pressure on the Department to recoup expenses and reduce the overdraft.
Councillor Walsh says there is a delay in processing applications because there are no funds
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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