Galway Bay FM News Archives
GALWAY TDs CONDEMN PROTESTS AT FAMILY HOMES
Date Published: 11-Jun-2012
Two Galway TDs have condemned protests at their family homes this weekend as a new low in Galway politics.
The first of the pickets led by Galway Alliance Against War took place on Saturday outside Labour Deputy Derek Nolan’s parents’ home in Riverside.
This was followed on Sunday evening by another small protest led by the group outside fellow Galway West Deputy Brian Walsh’s home where he lives with his wife and two children.
The anti-war group wanted to highlight its concerns about a recent Garda raid at member Niall Farrell’s home during which a number of computers and DVDs were confiscated.
Niall Farrell is planning to make a complaint to the Garda Ombudsman.
It is understood the raid was part of an ongoing investigation into damage caused to an aircraft in Shannon late last year.
Deputy Nolan told Galway Talks he made the group aware that he did not reside at the property and there’s no justification in involving his parents.
Deputy Brian Walsh has described the behaviour of the Galway Alliance Against War as appalling and says he was also presented with a list of demands from the group.
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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