Galway Bay FM News Archives
MIXED REACTION TO FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT JOBS INITIATIVE
Date Published: 17-Apr-2012
There’s been a mixed welcome for an initiative which aims to create jobs in Galway through foreign direct investment.
The government backed "Succeed in Ireland" scheme is led by private firm, Connect Ireland, to compliment the work of the IDA.
It was presented to councillors at their monthly meeting last evening.
Through a reward process small and medium sized companies would receive 1500 euro for each job created in Ireland subject to a minimum of 3 positions and a maximum of 100.
Mayor Hildegarde Naughton said it would develop an important link with the diaspora abroad while Acting City Manager Joe O’Neill praised the idea for the networking opportunities it provides.
However City Councillor Catherine Connolly described the venture as “daft” and said money should be made available to develop indigenous business instead.
Alan Gallagher of Connect Ireland says the initiative will save the government money and sell Galway and Ireland abroad.
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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