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VOLVO STAKEHOLDERS TO MEET GALWAY TDS OVER FUNDING ISSUES
Date Published: 07-Nov-2012
Galway Volvo Ocean Race stakeholders are to meet with local Oireachtas TDs this evening.
It’s to discuss a range of issues including outstanding bills and obligations from the summer race finale and the possibility of supports for a future bid for 2016.
Last month, “Let’s Do It Global”, the organisers of the two previous events, said a decision to proceed with a Galway bid for the next Volvo Ocean race has simply been postponed and not ruled out completely.
It was agreed that if at all possible, obligations from the 2012 event must be honoured before Galway or Ireland can move forward.
The decision date for tenders is December 7th.
A group of stakeholders including “Let’s Do It Global” are to meet with Galway TDs this evening.
The funding required to settle outstanding bills of around 300 thousand euro from the last event and other obligations are among the items up for discussion.
Funding support to facilitate a bid for the 2016 race will also be debated.
The stakeholders currently involved in regular meetings on the race and its future in the city include Galway City and County Councils, Galway Harbour Company and Galway Chamber of Commerce.
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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