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TWO REMANDED ON BAIL OVER CRIMINAL DAMAGE AT FORMER OCCUPY SITE
Date Published: 27-Jun-2012
The case of two men charged with alleged criminal damage at the former Occupy Galway site has been deferred until October.
26 year old Chris Duignan with an address at 22 St. Cormac’s Park, Kilcormac, County Offaly appeared before Galway District Court today [Jun 27] while 19 year old Mark McKenna with a former address at 158 Laurel Park in Newcastle in the city was absent in court.
Both men are charged with alleged criminal damage at the former Occupy camp at Kennedy Park in Eyre Square on Thursday May 17th.
Garda Inspector Sean Glynn said instructions from the DPP are not yet available.
He requested a short adjournment and indicated that although the matter is still under investigation, it may not ‘trouble the court’.
A defence Barrister for both accused explained that the solicitor has been unable to contact Mark McKenna and it’s understood he has moved away from Galway.
A fresh application for legal aid for both was also made but was refused by Judge Mary Fahy who stressed that she had still reserved on that decision.
Garda Inspector Sean Glynn made no application for a bench warrant for the absent defendant in the circumstances.
Judge Mary Fahy remanded both on continuing bail to appear before Galway District Court again on 15th October.
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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