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SHANTALLA RESIDENTS UNDER PRESSURE OVER HSE CAR PARK
Date Published: 09-Jan-2008
The HSE West is being accused of heavy-handedness in it’s dealings with the public over a controversial plan to build a new car park in Shantalla.
It emerged last night that instead of 164 car parking spaces originally sought by the HSE in Shantalla Neighbourhood Park, 235 parking spaces will be applied for.
The HSE West has now offered Shantalla residents a land swap of almost half a hectare fronting onto the Costello Road in exchange for their neighbourhood park.
The land swap will mean the rezoning of the land involved and residents are anxious that the rezoning and planning application processes occur in tandem.
Shantalla Residents Association spokesperson Cllr Colette Connolly says the HSE West is trying to speed up the public consultation process
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Galway has country’s largest population of young people
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.
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Call for direct donations to city charity shops
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.
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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent
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.