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TUAM AND BALLINASLOE PARENTS TO BE CONSULTED ON CHANGES TO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Date Published: 10-Apr-2012
Parents from Tuam and Ballinasloe may be approached for their opinion on school patronage in their areas.
It’s among new recommendations on how religion is taught in the primary education sector.
The Forum on patronage and Pluralism today published its advisory report on school patronage, and is recommending that up to be 50 schools be divested around the country.
The schools will be plucked from around 250 schols in 4 Dublin areas and 43 towns including Ballinasloe and Tuam that were identified in 20-10.
As part of that process the group is recommending a preference register for parents with pre-school children in the 47 areas.
It’s also seeking information from parents with children already enrolled in primary schools in the areas.
Divestment would take place on a phased basis and the remaining non-divested schools would become more diverse.
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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