Galway Bay FM News Archives
MINISTER RABBITTE SAYS NO NEED FOR CHANGES TO RTE BOARD
Date Published: 08-May-2012
Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has said there should be no changes on the board of RTÉ in the wake of the mistakes in the Mission to Prey programme
Minister Rabbitte has held a two hour meeting on the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s report on the Prime Time Investigates programme of May last year
The Minister says the Board offered no excuses for what had happened and accepted it caused damage not only to Ahascragh parish priest Fr Kevin Reynolds but also to the reputation of RTÉ.
The BAI found that the programme broadcast serious, damaging and untrue allegations about Fr Reynolds.
The report, published last Friday, found there had been a significant failure of editorial and managerial controls within RTÉ and imposed a fine of €200,000.
Today Minister Rabbitte says he’s satisfied that the board of RTE fully appreciates the seriousness of the libeling of Fr Kevin Reynolds.
Minister Rabbitte said at this morning’s meeting no member of the board offered their resignation over the affair- nor were resignations sought by him.
He said the board has agreed to make a submission to the government within a week setting out what actions they propose to take to ensure there’s no repeat of the affair in the future.
He also said there may have to be changes to the law to ensure greater compliance with broadcasting rules.
But Minister Rabbitte said he believes the board of RTE is acting appropriately.
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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