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GALWAY STUDENT GRANT DELAYS WON’T BE RESOLVED THIS MONTH
Date Published: 08-Nov-2012
The backlog of all successful third level student grant applications won’t be processed and paid until next month.
That’s the response received by Galway West Labour Deputy Derek Nolan when he raised the matter in the Dail this week.
Deputy Nolan had questioned whether teething problems with the new online SUSI system had resulted in delays in issuing much needed payments to Galway city’s huge student population.
The system which went live in June means that now all grant applications are centralised, after they were previously processed by more than 60 separate local authorities, including Galway County Council.
Speaking in the Dail, Deputy Nolan said the delays have caused real hardship for young students in Galway who are struggling to manage day-to-day costs.
Speaking in response on behalf of the Education Minister, Minister of State Sean Sherlock said the backlog will be dealt with by December.
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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