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JUSTICE MINISTER TO INVESTIGATE CLIFDEN HOSTEL COMPLAINTS
Date Published: 12-Feb-2009
The Minister for Justice is to be asked to investigate complaints by almost 40 asylum seekers about their lodgings at a hostel in Clifden.
The Minister for Integration Conor Lenihan has told Galway Bay FM News he’ll be raising the matter with Justice Minister Dermot Ahern.
The group travelled to the Department of Justice in Dublin yesterday to hand in a letter of complaint about their lodgings at the Dun Gibbons Hostel in Clifden.
Their complaints centred around the food, bed-linen, a lack of toys for children and the staff which they claimed were rude and sometimes intimidating.
Dun Gibbons Hostel manager Patricia Dunford said it was inspected regularly by the Department and rigorously adhered to all food and health and safety guidelines.
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Galway has country’s largest population of young people
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.
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Call for direct donations to city charity shops
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.
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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent
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.