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MAYOR OF GALWAY GATHERS SUPPORT TO REVERSE NORRIS DECISION
Date Published: 19-Jul-2011
Mayor of Galway, Hildegarde Naughton, says she has almost garnered enough support to reverse a decision preventing Senator David Norris making a presentation to Galway City Council.
At the last meeting of the Council earlier this month, Mayor Naughton claims she made a ‘mistake’ in using her casting vote to prevent Senator Norris speaking as part of his Presidential Campaign.
Following the meeting, Mayor Naughton, hastily sought to have the decision she made, regarding Senator Norris’ presentation reversed.
Other Councillors claim there was no ‘misunderstanding’ and that Mayor Naughton knew what she was voting for.
In order to reverse the decision, a special meeting of the Council must take place and a revote taken.
Mayor Naughton confirmed to Galway Bay fm News that she has secured 8 of the 10 votes needed to reverse the decision.
Mayor Naughton is trying to contact some Councillors who are away on holidays in a bid to schedule a special meeting on the vote, however it’s not expected to take place this week.
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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