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Probe into City Hall blast still going on
Date Published: 07-Apr-2011
BY ENDA CUNNINGHAM
A final report on the cause of an explosion in City Hall last Summer has still not been made public – almost 10 months after the blast ripped through the ground floor of the building.
A spokesperson for the Council told the Galway City Tribune that a report from the Health and Safety Authority is not yet available.
Investigations into the incident “have still not been completed”, according to the local authority.
The explosion – which occurred just before staff arrived for work on June 11 last – shattered windows and caused extensive damages to offices.
At the end of last year, it emerged the Council had lodged an insurance claim for €400,000, despite the cause of the incident being unknown.
Several councillors criticised city officials for failing to release the preliminary findings of their own investigations into the blast.
For more on this story, see the Galway City Tribune.
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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