Galway Bay FM News Archives
SAMARITAN VOLUNTEER GROUP MEETS GALWAY OIREACHTAS MEMBERS
Date Published: 27-Dec-2012
Volunteers for the Samaritans have met with a number of Galway Oireachtas members to brief them on their work.
It follows the publication of the group’s Impact report this month which revealed that calls to the helpline were longer in duration and focused on more complicated and interlinked problems than ever before.
A group of volunteers from Samaritans has met with Galway TDs Noel Grealish, Michael Kitt, and Senators Michael Mullins and Trevor O’Clochartaigh.
Senator O’ Clochartaigh has called for debate on the supports available to those using the service and has arranged to meet representatives early next year to discuss how additional support can be provided.
The Samaritans have over 100 people providing support in Galway and have had a service here since 1976.
Key findings of the Impact report which covers the period from November 2011 to the end of October 2012, show that nationally over 412 thousand calls were received.
Almost 7 thousand people received face-to-face support from the group.
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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