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HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS PROTEST IN CITY OVER POSSIBLE GRANT CUTS
Date Published: 14-Nov-2012
Hundreds of third level students held a major protest in the City this afternoon over possible cuts to the third level maintenance grant.
Students from GMIT, NUI Galway and Athlone IT gathered in Eyre Square to send a strong message to Government ahead of the December budget that families can’t afford to take further grant cuts or pay increases in the student contribution.
The students carried placards and blew whistles while chanting, "no ifs, no buts, no education cuts."
Galway Gardai maintained a strong presence at the protest but there were no disruptions by students.
The mobile phone numbers of Galway TDs Sean Kyne, Derek Nolan and Colm Keaveney were called out over a sound system and every student was urged to text them to vent their frustrations about the proposed cuts.
A group also marched to the office of Deputy Derek Nolan and held a peaceful protest outside it.
37% of NUI Galway students and 55% of GMIT students are in receipt of a maintenance grant.
Thousands of students are also waiting on their grant applications to be processed through SUSI.
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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