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JOBS MINISTER URGES GALWAY COMPANIES TO GET ONLINE
Date Published: 25-Mar-2013
The Jobs Minister says an integral part of promoting investment in Galway is becoming more tech savy.
Richard Bruton says less than a quarter of companies in Ireland are trading online, and because of this could be losing business.
The Minister made the comments at the launch of the new Galway city video and website at city council buildings on College road this afternoon.
The website www.cityofgalway.net goes live today, and features testimonials from the IDA as well as multinationals HP and Medtronic.
It’s been created with the aim of promoting Galway abroad as a place to invest, live and work.
Earlier Minister Bruton addressed a forum of business people at the Clayton Hotel on the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs.
He also visited Ballybane Enterprise Centre and held meetings about the establishment of a Local Enterprise Office in Galway.
Speaking to Galway bay fm news at the city of Galway website launch, Minister Bruton emphasised the importance of companies here being online
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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