Galway Bay FM News Archives
NUIG STUDENT TO GET JUDICIAL REVIEW OF GOVERNMENT DECISION
Date Published: 18-Dec-2007
An American student attending NUIGalway has been given leave to apply for a judicial review of a Government decision that she lose her visa if she does not remove her son from a school in the city
Erin Britton came to Galway in 2006 to complete a two-year Masters in Medieval Studies at NUIG
However, she was not told at the time that she could only stay here if her son attended a private school
Erin Britton’s 4 year old son Aidan attends Claddagh National School in the city, a State school
Ms. Britton is now seeking a judicial review of the Government’s decision
According to today’s Irish Times, Hilkka Becker, Senior Solicitor at the Immigrant Council of Ireland claims the Government’s decision breaches the Constitution
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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