Galway Bay FM News Archives
FUTURE OF GALWAY AIRPORT UNCERTAIN AS GOVERNMENT TO PULL FUNDING
Date Published: 06-Feb-2009
The future of Galway Airport could be uncertain following an announcement by Transport Minister, Noel Dempsey that state subsidies could “no longer be justified” to regional airports.
A transport policy document published yesterday states that Public Service Obligation funding to airports along the West coast is to be reviewed.
The PSO routes are mostly operated by Aer Arann and are understood to be a lifeline to many airports, including Galway.
Minister Dempsey says there is less need for air travel now because of improvements in inter-city rail services.
The Government provides around 15 million euro each year for State-sponsored air routes.
Minister Dempsey says when the current round of funding finishes in 2 years time, it’s unlikely many PSO routes will be continued.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
The High Court is hearing arguments from the state in an action brought by two VEC bosses who are challenging the loss of an annual allowance worth 12 and a half thousand euro.
Former president of the GAA Joe McDonagh who’s the CEO of County Galway VEC and Dr Katie Sweeney, CEO of Mayo VEC, say a special Transport Liaison Officers Allowance should not have been cut, even though that part of their role no longer operates.
Lawyers for the Department of Education deny the allowance is part of their pay.
The case is in the context of planned changes within the VEC system under the Croke Park agreement.
Date Published: 09-May-2013
A hotel in the city is to be changed into a community facility.
Planning permission has been granted to DRA Community Development Company Limited to redevelop the ‘Racing Lodge Hotel’ in Doughiska.
It’s planned to use the building for community, educational and pastoral use.
Planners have attached 4 conditions to the development, including the stipulation that all uses at the building be on a not-for-profit basis.
Date Published: 13-May-2013
City Councillor Michael Crowe is calling on the Transport Minister Leo Vradkar to urgently intervene to end strike action by Bus Eireann in Galway.
Major travel disruption is expected in Galway and nationwide as the national strike enters its second day.
Bus drivers are protesting against five million euro worth of cuts to their overtime and premium pay – which Bus Eireann says are vital to ensure the future viability of the company.
Up to 20 Bus Éireann drivers are continuing their picket outside the bus depot at the docks in the city.
It’s understood up to 80 Galway workers took part in the picket on rotational rosters yesterday.
Speaking on Galway Talks, City Cllr Michael Crowe said Minister Vradkar needs to take urgent action to intervene so that transport services can be restored.
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