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GREENSTAR CONFIRMS POSSIBLE CLOSURE OF KILCONNELL DUMP
Date Published: 30-Jul-2012
A Greenstar official has confirmed that the company is considering closing its landfill in Kilconnell near Ballinasloe due to market pressures.
Geoff Bailey, Managing Director of Waste Processing at Greenstar says while the closure has not been confirmed it is a possibily due to an increase in landfill tax and the availability of cheap incineration in Europe.
This follows the publication of a report last week by NTR plc which stated that its subsidary Greenstar will close its nationwide landfills over the next three years unless prices improve.
The Galway landfill site is in Kilconnell Ballinasloe, and was a source of major controversy and objection when it was established in 2005 to serve the Connacht region.
It now employs around 15 people but the company has made assurances that there will be no jobs losses in the immediate future.
Mr Bailey says that should the Kilconnell dump closure go ahead services will be impacted but there will be work for existing employees for the coming years.
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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