Galway Bay FM News Archives
HIKE IN WATER CHARGES EXPECTED IN THE COUNTY
Date Published: 29-Jun-2010
Business owners, schools and clubs across Galway could be facing a massive hike in water charges.
The county council is being forced to consider increasing the water charge from 2.17 per cubic metre to 7.67 per cubic metre to fund their water services investment programme.
While the Department of Environment is allocating 130 million euro to fund the three year programme, the council must raise 30 percent of this figure.
At last evening’s meeting in county buildings, members heard that in other years money had been raised for such programmes through development levies, but this was no longer a viable option.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Retail Excellence Ireland, the country’s largest retail industry trade body, has welcomed the news that 60 jobs have been saved at the city branch of B&Q.
It’s after the home improvements store successfully exited examinership.
Under the scheme, 2.4 million euro is to be invested by parent company Kingfisher plc, and B and Q will continue to trade at eight stores
This means 640 jobs have been saved nationwide, including 60 at the outlet in Knocknacarra.
However, David Fitzsimons of Retail Excellence Ireland says landlords need to be willing to help out smaller retailers too.
Date Published: 09-May-2013
Nine people die in Galway every week from heart disease and stroke.
That’s according to the Irish Heart Foundation, which is launching its Happy Hearts Appeal today. (9/5)
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, launched the appeal today to help raise funds for the charity, which has seen increasing demand on its patient services.
The Foundation says it needs to raise at least half a million euro to maintain existing information services.
Date Published: 13-May-2013
Concerns have been raised over traffic delays at the railway crossing in Oranmore.
Councillor Jim Cuddy says he has received many representations from local motorists who have been experiencing extended delays.
He says the closed barrier can sometimes cause a traffic tailback as far as the roundabout near the Maldron hotel.
Cllr Cuddy has brought the matter to the attention of Iarnrod Eireann and has asked for an explanation as to why the crossing is closed for so long.
Two men charged following the discovery of a cannabis grow house in Aughrim
Plans lodged for minor housing development in Kilcolgan
No prospect of development work on N59 in near future
Opportunity for local artists to have work displayed at Salthill aquarium
Over 150 thousand euro worth of drugs have been discovered at cannabis grow house in Aughrim.
Jurys name to disappear after 30 years in Galway
Galway’s digital tailor urges returning entrepreneurs to sign up for mentor plan
Group of up to 10 rowers rescued from River Corrib in Galway
Night porter attacked wife and her son in family home
Galway County Council asked to return cash for cycleway
