Galway Bay FM News Archives
OFFICIALS DEFEND MASSIVE COST OVER RUNS ON CITY ROADS
Date Published: 15-Nov-2011
City officials have rejected out of hand accusations that the Seamus Quirke road upgrade and the N6 roundabouts conversions have given rise to a litany of errors.
Cllr Padraig Conneely told last night’s city council meeting the delayed Seamus Quirke road project has gone from costing 9 million to 15 million euro.
He and several other councillors accused officials of trying to cover up the fact that part of the N6 work is in violation of the city development plan.
Director of Services Ciaran Hayes said it is not possible to anticipate everything that can happen with a project until you go in with the digger.
He said in the case of Seamus Quirke road a utility facility was not where it should have been but he reassured Peter Keane that the utility company concerned is being pursued for that cost.
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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