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GALWAY TD HITS OUT AT STOCK DENSITY CHANGES IN FARM SCHEME
Date Published: 16-Aug-2012
Galway farmers with limited stock levels last year risk losing their Disadvantaged Area payments if they fail to respond to Department letters issued this week.
That’s according to Galway West TD Eamon O’Cuiv who says the matter arises as stocking density eligibility for the payment has now been increased restropectively.
Farmers can appeal the department’s decision based on constraints on stocking levels should their land be designated as an SAC, SPA or NHA.
They may also seek a derrogation based on their participation in the REPS or AEOS scheme or if their land is located in marginal areas such as the Maam Turks/Twelve Bens Complex.
The deadline to take this action is by tomorrow week August 24th.
Deputy O’ Cuiv says the change is unfair given recent weather conditions and has called on the Minister for Agriculture to abandon the process and revert to stocking levels of 2011.
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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