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LOUGHGEORGE GARDAI TO COVER CORRANDULLA AREA
Date Published: 20-Dec-2011
Despite Corrandulla garda station being closed next year, the Garda will still be attached to the village.
That’s according to Superintendent Marie [MARRY] Skehill of Galway Garda Station, who was speaking to members of the County Joint Policing Committee.
She said it’s thought that when the station closes in Corrandulla next year, the Garda will be relocated to Loughgeorge station.
Superintendent Skehill told members of the committee that she knows that "no area likes to see their garda station close" but she’s confident there are "adequate resources in the district to meet the needs of Corrandulla".
Councillor Mary Hoade expressed concern on behalf of the residents of Corrandulla adding that there is a genuine fear in the locality about the closure.
Superintendent Skehill said that the existing garda station dates back to the 1940s and to refurbish it, would cost around 280 thousand euro.
Councillor Thomas Welby asked whether there would be any more closures of garda stations in the county in the future.
Deputy Seán Kyne said that according to the Justice Minister Alan Shatter, there is an ongoing review and more savings may be made next year.
Community representative, Frances O’ Reilly from Headford said there has been a number of break-ins in the area recently and on one occassion the burglars actually made themselves tea and sandwiches before leaving.
Councillor Mary Hoade says there will be consultation between Gardaí and locals in Corrandulla.
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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