Galway Bay FM News Archives
Legal threat could cause major Quirke Road hold-up
Date Published: 12-May-2011
BY FRANK FARRAGHER
THE €10m Seamus Quirke road enhancement project could face a major delay after it emerged this week that lands encroached on by the contractor had not been legally secured by the City Council.
Work has now stopped on part of the project that started last October at the Dúnárás apartment block beside the Fort Lorenzo roundabout, after the owners of the property engaged in legal correspondence with the City Council on the issue.
The Galway City Tribune understands that the owners of the Dúnárás apartments – used mainly for student accommodation – are claiming that there was encroachment on their property without any agreement having been reached with them on compensation.
Negotiations have been going on for some weeks in an effort to reach agreement on compensation terms between the City Council and Dúnárás – however, the Galway City Tribune has learned that there is a ‘significant difference’ between the sides on this issue.
Although it hasn’t been confirmed by either side, the compensation figure sought could be in the region of €200,000 – if no agreement is reached after arbitration, then the City Council could have to go down the road of getting a compulsory purchase order on the lands, a procedure that could take a year to 18 months.
For more on this story, see the Galway City Tribune.
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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