Galway Bay FM News Archives
SECOND HIGH COURT CHALLENGE TO CITY OUTER BY PASS DISMISSED
Date Published: 09-Oct-2009
The High Court has dismissed a second challenge to the Bord Pleanála approval of the Eastern half of the Galway City outer bypass.
Mr Justice George Birmingham refused leave to appeal to environmental group Hands Across the Corrib Ltd this afternoon.
Earlier he dismissed a challenge by environmentalist Peter Sweetman of Lower Rathmines Road in Dublin.
He took the case against the Bord and the State claiming that the road approval breached the Natural Habitats regulations.
It’s now likely the National Roads Authority will fund research on the new route options for the Western half of the Outer city bypass.
Speaking outside the High Court, Hands Across the Corrib campaigner Mary Francis O’Chonghaile vowed to fight on.
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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