Galway Bay FM News Archives
COLM KEAVENEY DEFENDS DECISION ON IBRC BILL
Date Published: 08-Feb-2013
Galway East T.D Colm Keaveney is defending his decision to vote against the dissolution of IBRC, formerly Anglo Irish Bank.
It follows comments by Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore who has branded Colm Keaveney as an "opposition deputy".
Mr Keaveney, who lost the whip after voting against part of the Social Welfare Bill last year, has also since lost his positions on the Public Accounts, European Union Affairs and Transport Committees.
However he remains the Chairperson of the Labour Party.
Speaking on this programme this morning, Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore paid tribute to the Labour party representatives for supporting the Government through many tough decisions.
However when questioned on his relationship with Deputy Keaveney he told Keith Finnegan that he now considers Colm Keaveney as an "opposition deputy":
Deputy Keaveney says he will vote on each bill on its merit and didn’t feel comfortable voting on the latest piece of legislation.
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.
Date Published: 09-May-2013
Tuam is now awaiting a third import of hay from the UK as overnight rainfall has increased pressure on farmers struggling to source fodder.
A total of ten loads are expected at Connacht Gold stores throughout the West with a load expected at the Airglooney outlet this evening or tomorrow.
Farmers throughout the county have been struggling to cope with the animal feed shortage and a below than normal grass growth due to unseasonal weather conditions.
Overnight rainfall in the Galway area has also added to the problem making ground conditions in many areas are quite poor.
Joe Waldron, Agricultual Advisor with Connacht Gold says farmers in short supply can contact the Airglooney outlet on 093 – 24101.
Date Published: 12-May-2013
The Transport Minister is urging drivers at Bus Éireann to engage in talks with management, in an effort to bring their strike action to an end.
There were no Bus Éireann services operating out of Galway today as a result of nationwide strike action by staff affiliated with the national bus and rail union.
Up to 20 Bus Éireann drivers are continuing to picket outside the bus depot at the docks in the city this evening.
Drivers from other unions have decided not to cross the picket line and go into work today – causing the disruption to be even worse.
Bus drivers are protesting against five million euro worth of cuts to their overtime and premium pay – cuts which Bus Eireann says are vital to ensure the future viability of the company.
The majority of services nationwide are disrupted, and the union say strike action will continue until management are willing to go back into negotiations.
However, it’s not expected to affect school services next week.
Galway bay fm news understands that around 70 percent, or over 100 Galway bus Eireann drivers are affiliated with the NBRU.
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