Galway Bay FM News Archives
NO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVIDED IN GALWAY IN 1ST QUARTER
Date Published: 14-Aug-2007
No new affordable homes were provided for struggling first-time buyers in County Galway in the first three months of this year.
The 2007 first quarter housing statistics released by the Department of the Environment this week reveals that 66 affordable homes are in the pipeline however – 53 in the city and 13 in the county.
Both councils have agreed to provide a further 209 affordable homes this year as part of their obligatory Affordable Housing Schemes -135 in Galway city, 74 in the county.
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.
Catherine Connolly critical of delays on report into sexual misconduct within Defence Forces
Department of Housing issues correction to its statement on house price limits for Galway – increase is €10,000, not €20,000
Galway public share opinions on internet safety and inappropriate content for kids
Cabinet approves increase to Local Authority Home Loans in Galway by €20,000
Garda appeal after string of serious vandalism in Ballybane
Jurys name to disappear after 30 years in Galway
Night porter attacked wife and her son in family home
Group of up to 10 rowers rescued from River Corrib in Galway
New Sportage continues line of reliability from Kia
Galway pubs braced for backlash after massive price hike
