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INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED SEX ASSAULTS, ONE AT RACECOURSE
Date Published: 03-Aug-2012
Gardai have launched two separate investigations into the alleged sexual assault of two teenage girls in the city this week.
The first reported incident took place at a city centre apartment on Wednesday while the second alleged assault occurred at the Ballybrit racecourse yesterday.
A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to the first incident which involved an alleged sexual assault of a 15 year old girl in a city based apartment between 3 and 5 on Wednesday afternoon.
3 men, two aged 17 and one aged 19, were arrested and questioned following an investigation after the incident was reported to Gardai by the teenager girl.
They were later released without charge pending a file for the DPP.
A further Garda investigation was launched following an alleged sexual assault at the racecourse yesterday.
This incident also involved a 15 year old girl and was reported to have taken place between 4 and 5pm.
1 suspect has been identified and Gardai are following a definite line of inquiry.
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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