Galway Bay FM News Archives
MINISTER TO VISIT GALWAY BROTHERS OF CHARITY TO ADDRESS FUNDING CRISIS
Date Published: 24-May-2012
The provision of further training opportunities for Galway school-leavers with disabilities has been brought before the Dáil.
700 of these students are due to leave school in the coming month with 135 of these within the HSE West region, and 44 in Galway.
Minister of State for Disability, Older People, Equality and Mental Health Kathleen Lynch has agreed to discuss the funding crisis with the Brothers of Charity, when she visits the city on Monday[May 28].
It’s after Galway Deputies Derek Nolan, Brian Walsh and Sean Kyne outlined that the service provider cannot cater for the group within existing budget allocations.
Speaking in the Dail, Galway East Labour Deputy Derek Nolan called on the Minister to intervene in a dispute which he says is going on between the HSE, the Department of Health and the service providers
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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