Galway Bay FM News Archives
UNEMPLOYMENT GETTING WORSE IN GALWAY
Date Published: 10-Jun-2009
Unemployment in Galway is still rising.
According to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office, an extra 559 people signed on the Live Register last month [May].
There are now almost 22 thousand people out of work in Galway city and county.
The biggest increase in unemployment last month was in Galway city with 341 joining the Live Register, bringing its jobless figure up to 11 thousand 900.
Tuam also saw a big jump in unemployment in May with an extra 114 signing on, meaning there are just under 4 thousand people out of work in the area.
54 more people signed on in Ballinasloe last month, bringing its unemployment figure to just over 2 thousand 300.
Loughrea saw an increase of 40 in its Dole queues, meaning there are now almost 2 thousand 300 people without a job.
In Gort, the increase was not as severe with 8 people joining the Live Register, bringing its jobless figure to 12 hundred and 88.
Clifden faired the best in terms of unemployment last month, with only two more people signing on.
However, it still means there are over a thousand people out of work in Clifden.
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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