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KNOCKNACARRA’S GAELSCOIL MHIC AMHLAIGH RAISED IN SEANAD
Date Published: 29-Mar-2012
The decision to exclude an extension for an Irish primary school in Knocknaccara has been slammed in the Seanad.
Galway Senators Trevor O’ Clochartaigh and Fidelma Healy Eames raised the issue of Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh in the Seanad this afternoon.
It comes ahead of tonight’s public meeting in the Salthill Hotel which is aimed at highlighting the exclusion of the extension to the school.
Parents, teachers and locals were shocked when it didnt make the school building list as it already has full planning permission and has progressed through all of the necessary stages prior to construction.
The Department of Education believes a new school in this area is needed to cater for an anticipated increase in the population west of the city in the coming years.
However, classrooms at Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh remain in temporary accommodation.
Speaking in the Seanad, Senator O’ Clochartaigh says the decision to exclude the school from the list is unacceptable.
Responding in the Seanad, Minister and Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon said the school could contiune to make its case.
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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