Galway Bay FM News Archives
RTE MAKES LIMITED COMMENT ON INVESTIGATION IN WAKE OF LEAKS TO IRISH TIMES
Date Published: 10-Apr-2012
RTE says the steps already taken in the wake of the ‘Mission to Prey’ programme don’t cut across anything that may have to be done on foot of a BAI report into the case.
The state broadcaster has this afternoon made limited comments on the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland report in light of leaks to the Irish Times, saying it is disappointed over the leaked BAI documents
According to documents published in today’s newspaper a report commissioned by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland will be heavily critical of the preparations for the programme.
The episode of the Prime Time Investigates series was broadcast last year and resulted in a defamation settlement with Ahascragh parish priest Fr Kevin Reynolds.
RTE last week announced a series of programming and personnel changes in the wake of the programme.
However Head of Corporate Communications at the broadcaster Kevin Dawson isn’t ruling out further steps, if required by the BAI.
The Irish Times has published details of what it says are briefing notes prepared for the board of the BAI.
Carl O’Brien is the paper’s chief reporter and says the report may not be published in the near future.
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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