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NATIONAL COUNCIL VOWS TO SUPPORT SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION IN GALWAY
Date Published: 28-Aug-2012
Priority is still being afforded to meeting the special education needs of children throughout the city and county.
That’s according to the National Council for Special Education which has allocated one further special needs class to Galway for the upcoming term.
The new second level class will commence next month at Calasanctius College in Oranmore.
There are already 38 such classes in mainstream schools across the city and county for children with additional needs, such as autism or a specific speech or language disorder.
The Irish National Teachers Organisation has welcomed the additional allocation for Galway and feels Galway is now better served to support special needs education.
A total of 91 new classes have been sanctioned at 88 schools around the country by the NCSE which plans and co-ordinates the provision additional educational supports.
Shay Goulding, Head of Operations at the National Council for Special Education says a greater number of SNA resources are available in schools this year.
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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