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TUAM SECURES GARDA VAN AND PATROL CAR

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Date Published: 06-Nov-2012

There’s been a boost for Garda resources in Tuam as the town has secured a garda van and a new patrol car.

That’s according to Superintendent Gearoid Begley who told a Joint Policing Committee meeting with Tuam Town Council that while the town has less Garda vehicles than last year, it has sufficient to deal with any issues that may arise.

In answer to a question from Councillor Sally Ann Flanagan Superintendent Begley said that public order offences were down.

While the number of such offences can change quickly he said that action taken by the Gardai dealt effectively with public order issues that emerged in the town two years ago.

Councillor Pat O’Hora said there was a perception that there were not as many Gardai on foot patrols as in previous times.

But Superintendent Begley replied that they still had the same number of Gardai.

However, due to national restrictions introduced in April, the number of Gardai were now spread over five units instead of four.

 

 

 

 

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Galway has country’s largest population of young people

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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.

 

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Call for direct donations to city charity shops

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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.

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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent

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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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