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SIPTU TO PICKET DAIL OVER GALWAY REFUGEE LANGUAGE SERVICE
Date Published: 03-Jul-2008
A second organisation is calling on the Government to reconsider its decision to close language training and integration centres for refugees, including one in Galway.
Members of SIPTU will picket the Dail today after a meeting with officials from the Department of Education failed to secure any commitment on funding.
Up to 40 staff and students of the Centre at Westside in the city protested in Eyre Square two weeks ago after the Department of Education decided VEC schools would take over the service.
The Refugee Information Service condemned the transfer of English language training to the VEC.
Union spokesperson Padraig Yeates says the Integrated Ireland Language and Training centre currently caters for up to one thousand students around the country.
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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