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PUBLIC CRITICIAL OF LACK OF INFORMATION ON WATER CRISIS
Date Published: 24-Sep-2008
The lead contamination in the water supply of some older houses in the city, has been raised in the Dáil today.
Up to 5,000 city houses built before 1970 could be affected, but so far only four areas have been found to be affected although city wide testing is continuing
High levels of lead have been found in the water supply of some houses in Old Mervue, Bohermore, the Claddagh and Shantalla.
These houses have been told not to drink the tap water as lead is poisonous and can build up in the body and cause harm, particularly in young children and unborn babies.
City householders have been critical of the lack of information on this latest water alert and are hoping further details will emerge later as to the full extent of the lead contamination and its level of seriousness
Galway West T.D Michael D. Higgins, raised the issue today in the Dáil with the Taoiseach and the Minister for the Environment.
He has called on the Environment Minister, John Gormley to meet with the City Council to address the issue and see what steps he intends to take.
Deputy Higgins is also calling for an emergency debate to ask Minister for Health, Mary Harney what she and the HSE plan to do to rectify the situation.
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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