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TUAM WIND TURBINES GET GO AHEAD DESPITE LOCAL OPPOSITION
Date Published: 01-Dec-2009
Two megawatt wind turbines are to be built in Tuam despite opposition from local residents.
An Bord Pleanala has granted permission for construction of the wind turbines on 75 metre towers along with access road and crane stand at Cloonlusk in Tuam.
Residents in Cloonlusk and Cloonina lodged their objection to the megawatt towers in April.
In a letter of objection to An Bord Pleanala, they cite concerns over health and in particular local children as the turbines would be located close to a national school.
The applicant however describes the turbines as a totally green energy project which would supply up to 2000 homes with electricity.
Having considered reasons for objecting to the project, the planning authority has now decided to give it the green light.
This is having regard to the guidelines issued by the Department of Environment, Heritage and local Government on wind energy development, as well as the national policy with regard to indigenous energy sources.
The Board has also attached 15 conditions to the wind turbines being built at Cloonlusk.
Among these is that new facilities will be built to minimise interference with telephones, radio or television in the area.
Silt traps must also be provided on all surface water drainage channels to prevent water pollution.
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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