Galway Bay FM News Archives
GARDAI CALLED AS PROTESTORS DISRUPT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Date Published: 09-Jan-2012
A meeting of Galway City Council had to be adjourned for a time this evening after a number of protestors stormed the Council Chamber.
The protest got underway around 3p.m. organised by the United Left Alliance branch in Galway against the household charge.
Shouting "can’t pay, won’t pay" more than 50 men, women and children criticised the Council representatives for allowing the Budget to be passed.
Deputy Mayor, Ollie Crowe attempted to convene the meeting but many Councillors complained that it was impossible to hold a meeting with such activity outside the door.
Several members of the public who were seated in the gallery began to shout at the Deputy Mayor and when they were asked to leave, a scuffle ensued and the protestors outside stormed the Chamber lifting chairs into the air.
Officials from the Council attempted to close the doors again assisted
by up to 20 Gardai.
The protestors continued to shout and chant once removed from the Chamber under the watchful eye of the Gardai.
Back inside the Chamber, Councillor Michael Crowe said that several of the protestors should be arrested and referred to the behaviour of the protestors as despicable.
After 15 minutes of an adjournment, the meeting resumed and is continuing.
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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