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KEY COUNTY COUNCIL PROGRAMMES WITHHELD DUE TO HOUSEHOLD TAX DEFICIT
Date Published: 01-Aug-2012
A Galway County Councillor has hit out at cuts to the local government fund after a number of key programmes have now been withheld by the local authority in a bid to balance the budget.
Independent Cllr Sean Canney says the most vulnerable will now be hit hardest due to what he describes as the poor implementation of the household charge by the Environment Minister.
Galway County Council received a notification last month [July] of cuts of over three million euro to the local government fund as a direct result of the 44 percent level of compliance with the houshold charge.
Over 10 programmes will now be withheld including the suspension of housing grants to older people and people with disabilities.
Grants will also be withheld for various community initiatives including burial ground maintenance and amenity grants.
There will also be a reduction in resources across a range of front-line services including litter and maintenance.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Cllr Canney says the cuts will be felt by some of the most vulnerable in society including the elderly and those with disabilities.
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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