Galway Bay FM News Archives
PLANS FOR CITY RALLY AGAINST CLOSURE OF LISBROOK ASYLUM CENTRE
Date Published: 10-Sep-2012
Preparations are underway for a city rally against the closure of Lisbrook asylum centre, on the site of the former Ibis Hotel.
It follows the formation of a local support group headed by Galway West Sinn Fein Senator Trevor O’Clochartaigh, who is calling for a stay of execution on the planned shutdown next month.
Over 270 residents are to be moved as part of the restructuring and 25 staff are set to lose their jobs.
The Department of Justice says the closure is part of an ongoing programme of consolidation of RIA Reception & Integration Agency accommodation.
It says 273 residents there are to be relocated elsewhere with all transfers complete by the end of next month [Oct].
It’s due to an 8 percent decline in numbers with accommodation now being reduced across the country from 60 to 37 such centres.
Senator O’Clochartaigh says the human side of the story is being forgotten by the Department and has called for the public’s support as the group organises a rally in the city on Saturday.
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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