Galway Bay FM News Archives
Galway Leader projects saved with extra government funding
Date Published: 24-Apr-2013
Approved Galway leader projects have received a lifeline this evening following an announcement that they are to benefit from a national funding pot of 42 million euro.
The allocation for approved projects which had been on hold is part of an overall total of 90 million euro secured to safeguard the Leader elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.
It follows a rebalancing exercise by the Department of the Environment after the European Commission approved a change in the maximum co-funding rate for the Leader programme.
Galway local development companies including Forum Connemara, Comhar na nOileain Teo and Galway Rural Development will now be able to continue such projects.
They have been given two weeks to notify the department on the projects which are deemed ready to proceed.
Galway West Fine Gael TD Sean Kyne says the programme is vital in stimulating economic activity and job creation and helps to support rural communities throughout our region.
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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