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GALWAY HOMEOWNERS URGED TO CONTACT BUREAU OVER INCORRECT HOUSEHOLD CHARGE WARNING LETTERS
Date Published: 21-Nov-2012
Compliant Galway homeowners who feel they have received notification of outstanding household charge levies in error are urged to contact the central bureau or the local authority as soon as possible.
Finance Chief at Galway County Council Ger Mullarkey says a new round of reminder letters were sent out last week and admitted some inconsistencies do exist in the database.
He says this has resulted in some letters being sent in error to householders who have already paid the 100 euro levy.
66 percent of householders around the county have already paid the charge, however officials fear non-compliance in paying the levy by the remaining 34 percent may result in further cuts to the local government fund of up to 140 thousand euro.
Environment Minister Phil Hogan has already imposed a cut to the county’s local government fund of 780 thousand euro.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Head of Finance at Galway County Council Ger Mullarkey says anyone who received a reminder letter in error should advise the bureau by providing proof of payment.
He also apologised for any inconvenience caused by inconsistencies in the national LGMA database
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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