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MINISTER LAUNCHES LONG AWAITED REPORT ON CLARE RIVER
Date Published: 22-Jul-2010
A long-awaited report on the flooding of the Clare River is being launched by Minister for the OPW, Martin Mansergh, in Claregalway.
A scheme of mitigation measures costing around 8 million euro is to be carried out to prevent flooding in the future like that experienced last November.
Major works to prevent flooding of the River Clare are expected to begin next Summer, subject to planning permission.
However, in the meantime, Minister Mansergh has announced some short-term works in advance of the main scheme.
These include the construction of flood eyes at Claregalway and Crusheen Bridges.
Also included will be road raising and other works at Miontach and channel maintenance and culvert upgrade at Kiniska.
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Galway has country’s largest population of young people
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.
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Call for direct donations to city charity shops
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.
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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent
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.