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KILSKEAGH RESIDENTS ANGRY AT COUNCIL’S RESPONSE TO ALLEGED ILLEGAL CLEARING AT QUARRY
Date Published: 19-Oct-2009
Local residents near Kilskeagh Hill, Monivea are reacting angrily to news that the County Council cannot seek a court injunction over alleged illegal activity at an old quarry.
Director of Planning with the County Council, Paul Ridge, made the announcement at a meeting of the Council today.[19/10]
It’s alleged illegal land clearing is taking place by the landowner at the site at Killskeagh Hill.
The ‘Kilskeagh Action group’ held an emergency public meeting last night following claims that the landowner cleared land at the site over the weekend.
Director Ridge told the Council meeting today, that legal advice was sought on the matter and a court injunction would be “unsuitable” at this time.
He said it was a difficult decision to make as the person involved was not present at the meeting with the County Manager earlier.
Paul Ridge added that the Council “would pursue the activity at Killskeagh to the best of its ability.”
Almost 20 concerned local residents attended the meeting and walked out angrily when the news was relayed by the Director.
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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