Galway Bay FM News Archives
More jobs in offing as city escapes brunt of recession
Date Published: 21-Apr-2011
By Denise McNamara
Galway looks set to continue its phenomenal track record of attracting employers to the city despite the recession, with industry leaders predicting that even more jobs will be created here by the end of the year.
While there have been no major job losses in the city since the worst of the banking and fiscal crises hit, there have been a constant series of job announcements. Since October, nine companies indicated they planned to take on at least 900 new employees.
Galway is seen as one of the key success stories in the country by the IDA when it comes to securing direct foreign investment, particularly by US companies who are looking to locate in Europe or who wish to expand their operations here.
If Ireland can keep its low corporate tax rate, continue to improve its competitiveness by lowering costs and overcome the reputational damage caused by the IMF and EU bailout package, Galway should remain on course to attract further top-notch employers.
Gerry Kilcommins, general manager of Medtronic in Galway – who this year was elected president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland – believes Galway’s mix of attributes will spur a greater influx of multinationals.
“I don’t see any reason why Galway would not continue to be an attractive place for multinationals to do business,” remarked Mr Kilcommins.
IDA west regional director Jim Murren declined to expand on which companies were actively considering Galway as a location to set up business, citing confidentiality.
However he stated: “I think the rest of the year looks good for Galway. Our major market is the US, which is going through its own turmoil, but I’d still be very optimistic – and as you can well appreciate, I have good reason to be optimistic.”
For more on this story, see the Galway City Tribune.
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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