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TUAM BASED GARDA REPRESENTATIVE ASSOC VP SAYS MORALE AT ALL TIME LOW
Date Published: 08-Jan-2013
The Galway based Vice President of the Garda representative assocation says morale among the force is at an all time low.
Dermot O’ Brien who is stationed at Tuam Garda station, says Gardaí are frustrated by the monetary cutbacks which are impacting on the level of service to the public.
It follows confirmation by the Department of Justice that it’s to cut the Garda payroll provision by up to 35 million euro.
Senior officers are raising concerns that it will result in Garda numbers falling by over 1,000 to 12,000 members.
There are currently 13 thousand 417 serving Gardaí and around 400 retire each year.
However, Justice Minister Alan Shatter says there is "absolutely no question" of the force falling to below 13,000 this year.
Dermot O’ Brien says he’s seriously concerned about the impacts further budget cuts will having on policing activity here.
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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