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PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS TO ATTEND USI CONFERENCE IN BALLINASLOE
Date Published: 29-Mar-2012
President Michael D Higgins will be in Ballinasloe next week to attend the annual congress of the Union of Students in Ireland
The three day event in the Carlton Shearwater Hotel opens on Monday and President Higgins, who was president of UCG students union in 1964, will address the gathering on Wednesday.
The contentious issue of fees will be the main topic and members will be balloted on whether they think it’s time for students to pay their own way through college.
Attendees will be asked to consider whether the exchequer should continue to foot the bill for third level education, or whether alternative funding models used in other countries would be more appropriate into the future.
In advance of the USI congress NUI Galway student union president Emmett Connolly says although times are tough, free fees are important to make sure everyone has a chance to go to college.
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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