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OPPOSITION LEADER DUE IN GALWAY TO DISCUSS WATER CONTAMINATION
Date Published: 29-Sep-2008
Fine Gael leader, Enda Kenny is due in Galway today amid an escalating water crisis.
Tests to establish the exact cause of the contamination in the first emergency water supply in Old Mervue are due back today.
The emergency water supply was suspended two days ago, after initial tests showed a lead reading well in excess of 100, four times higher than the permitted level of 25 micrograms.
This is despite the fact that this supply had come from a cast iron main.
Director of Water services Ciaran Hayes, says he cannot confirm the exact cause of the high levels of lead contamination found in the first emergency supply until the council receives more test results.
Mr.Hayes says the results will leave them in a better position to know exactly what went wrong.
In an effort to make up for the original source and the first emergency source being contaminated, the city council set up two new water tankers in Old Mervue on Saturday
Bottled water continues to be sold at a subsidised price.
The water in the tankers is not travelling through any pipes, but is being filled daily with water directly from the water treatment plant in Terryland.
Mr.Hayes says this second emergency water supply is of excellent quality, and is safe to drink.
Opposition leader, Enda Kenny is coming to Galway today to discuss the matter.
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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