Galway Bay FM News Archives
KIRWAN ROUNDABOUT VOTE STILL CAUSING TENSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBER
Date Published: 04-Dec-2012
City councillors have unanimously agreed a plan to develop a pedestrian and cyclist connection from the N6 Dublin road to the Dyke Road
It’s part of the N6 multi modal corridor scheme and is being done despite councillors’ decision to reject the conversion of the Kirwan
roundabout into a signalised junction
However that controversial vote from last month led to more tensions at last night’s city council meeting
Cllr Billy Cameron said the future of traffic management in the city depends on the multi modal corridor being fully built
He told Director of Services Ciaran Hayes a ‘do nothing’ policy on the Menlo Park hotel roundabout is not an option
Mr Hayes’ challenge to the councillors to go and find a solution better than the one he had presented last month was branded ‘outrageous’ and there were loud calls for him to withdraw it
Cllr Frank Fahy said ‘on your salary you need to come up with better than that’ while Cllr Padraig Conneely said he’d hire his own consultant and get the council to pay the bill
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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