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PLANS FOR REMOVAL OF CITY KIRWAN ROUNDABOUT HALTED BY CLLRS
Date Published: 13-Nov-2012
City Councillors have voted unanimously to reject a variation to the development plan which would see the provision of a four leg signalised junction to replace the Kirwan roundabout near the Menlo Park Hotel.
The matter came before councillors last evening [Nov 12] as part of the city’s Bothar na dTreabh N6 Multi Modal Corridor Improvement Scheme.
This has already seen the changeover of roundabouts at Briarhill, the Tuam Road and Ballybane.
The variation would have seen the diversion of a road from the Menlo Park Hotel grounds through to the Headford road.
City Councillors had voted 9 to 6 in favour of removing the Kirwan roundabout in May.
However, after heated debate on the variation last evening and repeated warnings from City Mayor Terry O’ Flaherty to members to “Stop the screaming”, Cllrs voted unanimously to reject the plan.
An amendment tabled by Cllr Billy Cameron to call on officials to explore other options and not to engage in a “do nothing” approach while calling on the NRA not to withdraw the funding for the project was also carried.
However Director of Services Ciaran Hayes said the window of opportunity for funding from the NRA was over two years and after that, the funding is gone.
He said although the proposal was not finding local acceptance, he stands over the recommendation and added that other suggestions for a five-arm model have been looked at but simply would not suit.
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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