Galway Bay FM News Archives
NO BREACHES FOLLOWING CLAMPDOWN ON CITY PUB CLOSING TIMES
Date Published: 21-Aug-2012
Galway Gardaí say there have been no breaches of the law in regard to closing times at city pubs and clubs following a crackdown in recent weeks.
Inspections have been carried out at venues in an effort to clampdown on existing legislation that governs opening and closing times, and the sale of alcohol.
The recent enforcement has caused uproar in the industry, leading to over 3,500 people signing an online petition.
NUI Galway students Union is the latest group to speak out , claiming the recent practice of Gardaí closing pubs and nightclubs at 1am is putting student jobs at risk.
President of NUI Galway students Union Paul Curley, says the stricter enforcement of licence laws will have a negative impact on students’ working hours.
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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