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MINISTER SEEKS LOCAL INPUT ON GALWAY SCHOOLS
Date Published: 11-Jun-2011
Minister for Education, Ruairí Quinn hopes to consult local groups to get their views about the future of two-teacher rural schools.
The issue was raised in the Seanad this week by Senator Trevor O’ Clochartaigh, who criticised proposals to close such schools as a cost-saving measure.
A ‘Value for Money’ review of small schools began last October and is due to be completed later this year.
In the Seanad, Trevor O’ Clochartaigh stressed the importance of maintaining two teacher schools, especially in rural and Gaeltacht areas.
Senator O’ Clochartaigh explained that there are nearly 70 small schools being reviewed in Galway.
Minister Ruairí Quinn responded by saying that he would wait to hear the recommendations of the ‘Value for Money’ report before giving a definitive answer on the future of small schools.
However, Minister Quinn added that, even though his constituency is an urban one, he understands the need for small rural schools.
Minister Quinn concluded by saying that he will speak to colleagues across all parties on a plan to get the imput of local interests on the small schools issue.
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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