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NUIG LECTURERS WORK LONGER HOURS THAN EUROPEAN COUNTERPARTS
Date Published: 21-Apr-2012
Lecturers at NUI Galway and other universities across Ireland work longer hours than their European counterparts.
That’s according to a new study released today and led by the Irish Federation of University Teachers.
The data finds that senior academics here work an average of 50 hours per week, compared to 48 hours in the rest of Europe.
It also finds that they spend 11 hours each week on administration tasks, representing 22 percent of their working time, compared to a European average of 8 hours.
There are one thousand and sixty six academic staff at NUI Galway, which has over 17 thousand students.
The study follows calls from Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly to have the pay for University lecturers and professors, including those in Galway, justified.
However, speaking to Galway Bay fm news from the Irish Federation of University Teachers conference today [Apr 21], General Secretary Mike Jennings says academics work extremely hard for modest salaries.
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Galway has country’s largest population of young people
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.
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Call for direct donations to city charity shops
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.
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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent
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.