Classifieds Advertise Archive Subscriptions Family Announcements Photos Digital Editions/Apps
Connect with us

Galway Bay FM News Archives

OLDER PEOPLE IN GALWAY FACING HOUSE GRANT DELAYS

Published

on

Date Published: 20-Aug-2008

Older people in Galway are facing long delays in having house repair grants approved because government funds have dried up.

Galway county council has told Galway Bay FM News it has over 3,000 applications pending for the Housing Repair Scheme for Older People and disability grants but their 1.8 million euro budget has run dry.

However it is still accepting applications.

Galway city council has confirmed it’s funding for this year has also been used up.

Grants of up to ten thousand euro allow older people to repair their homes and people with disabilties to make alterations.

Age Action Ireland is warning the delays mean some people may be forced into residential care.

Galway Bay FM News Archives

Galway has country’s largest population of young people

Published

on

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.

 

Continue Reading

Galway Bay FM News Archives

Call for direct donations to city charity shops

Published

on

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.

Continue Reading

Galway Bay FM News Archives

Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent

Published

on

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.

Continue Reading

Trending