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PLANS FOR TUAM ANAEROBIC DIGESTION
Date Published: 12-Apr-2013
Plans for a biogas and anaerobic digestion facility at Airglooney in Tuam have been withdrawn.
The controversial plans were the subject of an oral hearing which took place in Tuam in January.
Galway County Council had originally granted permission to Bernard Hynes for the biogas facility at Airglooney Business Park, but this decision was appealed to An Bord Pleanála.
Those opposed to the waste facility expressed concerns about the close proximity of the proposed development to the Clare river, public health, safety and traffic management.
It was argued during the oral hearing that if the project got the go-ahead it could market the Tuam area as a green energy leader.
However, An Bord Pleanála says the application for the digestion plant at Airglooney has been withdrawn.
Spokesperson for Tuam Biogas Concern Group, John Joyce says they are now focusing on a separate similar development which could be planned for another area in Tuam.
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Galway has country’s largest population of young people
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.
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Call for direct donations to city charity shops
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.
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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent
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.