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Taoiseach asked to help save jobs as 450 laid off
Date Published: 12-May-2011
BY ENDA CUNNINGHAM
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been asked to intervene in a payments row which saw a Galway building firm temporarily lay off more than 450 people this week.
Cordil Construction says it is owed “substantial monies” for Department of Education and HSE building projects, and directors have made phone calls to ministers in recent days in a desperate bid to save the company.
Fine Gael Deputy Brian Walsh said he spoke to the Taoiseach – who was already aware of the issue – on Wednesday night, and will also be making representations to the Ministers for Education and Health.
Cordil has a two-week ‘window’ to secure bank funding and save the jobs. It’s understood Cordil’s cashflow has been put under severe strain because of strict conditions imposed by Government contracts.
The company – well-known as a school and homebuilder – told its 51 permanent staff and more than 400 subcontractors on Wednesday it was closing down sites for a fortnight while it attempts to secure a temporary overdraft from its bankers.
The company is currently working on 15 projects around the country worth a total of €27m – including seven major Government schemes.
For more on this story, see the Galway City Tribune.
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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