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TAOISEACH APPEALS FOR SPACE IN FORMULATING RESPONSE TO MAGDALENE REPORT
Date Published: 06-Feb-2013
The Taoiseach’s again declined to offer a full and sincere apology to the survivors of the Magdalene laundries appealing for "space" to formulate the Government’s response.
The religious congregation that ran the Galway Magdalen laundry is inviting women who may have spent time there to come meet with the order.
In a statement, the Sisters of Mercy say they acknowledge and are saddened by the limitations of the care that was provided in the laundries.
The laundry on Forster Street closed in the city closed in 1984.
Opposition parties have rounded on Enda Kenny in the Dáil this morning after groups representing the women expressed their outrage that he hadn’t given them the apology they expected.
But the Taoiseach says the report needs to be examined, reflected on and debated in the Dáil in two weeks time.
And in a signal that he may make an apology then, he appealed for space to decide what to do.
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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