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GALWAY STUDENTS MAY APPEAL FAILED HIGH COURT CHALLENGE
Date Published: 25-Apr-2012
Three students, including two from Galway, may appeal a failed high court challenge against the Education Minister, over cuts of around 60 per cent to their support grants.
The case was brought by Clare native Medb McCarthy, a third year Arts International student at NUIG, Galway city native Iesha Rowan, a second year mature student at GMIT and Robert Johnson who studying at Dundalk IT.
This legal challenge was considered a test case for around 25 thousand students affected by cuts to student support grants.
The 3 students who brought the case say they’ve endured losses of up to nearly 4 thousand euros as a result of the changes.
However today’s ruling found the grant cuts were in the public interest given the dire financial circumstances facing the country.
The students are due to appear before the courts again next Wednesday [May 2].
Speaking outside the High Court today, Union of Students President Gary Redmond says a possible appeal is not being ruled out
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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