Galway Bay FM News Archives
MOYCULLEN BYPASS GETS GO AHEAD BUT NO PROVISION FOR FUNDING
Date Published: 16-Nov-2012
Plans for the long awaited Moycullen bypass have finally been given the go-ahead but there is no provision for the funding cost of up to 30 million euro
An Bord Pleanala have granted permission subject to six conditions.
These include that the road development is carried out in accordance to drawings and documentation and the oral hearing.
They also stipulate that the proposed Lough Kip River Bridge, which will replace an existing bridge structure be finished in stone.
They further stipulate that should the time between the date of this order and the commencement of construction exceed 36 months, a pre-construction badger survey be undertaken.
This is in the interests of ecological conservation.
Local TD Sean Kyne says this is real progress in this long awaited project but points out there is no funding provision as yet.
The Fine Gael TD says he be will lobbying for the approach road to be done first by the National Roads Authority.
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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