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MARINE MINISTER CANCELS GALWAY VISIT TO GO TO CORK’S FLOOD AREAS
Date Published: 02-Jul-2012
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has cancelled his plans to visit Galway today.
Minister Simon Coveney will not make his address at the Smart Ocean Conference in Oranmore as he will instead travel to Cork to visit the flood damaged areas.
Record levels of rainfall caused serious flooding in the city and county last week and affected areas include Douglas, Glanmire and Clonakilty.
Officials say the Minister hopes to reschedule the visit if possible which included a visit to the Volvo Ocean race Villiage in South Park this afternoon.
Although the cancellation was last minute CEO of the Marine Insitute Peter Heffernan says they are fully supportive of the Ministers decision to cancel his conference address and go to Cork.
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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