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A landmark policy which will see the State providing financial support in the construction of on-site accommodation at the University of Galway has been announced.

Local TD and Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton has confirmed that €107 million is being allocated for two local educational projects in Galway. Minister Naughton was speaking after receiving confirmation from her colleague, the Minister for Further & Higher Education, Simon Harris TD, who is in Galway today to mark these announcements.

Galway is emerging as Ireland’s “innovation capital”, according to a government minister, after more than half of the €40 million allocated to disruptive technology projects nationwide this week was awarded to consortia based in the county.

An Post has announced the launch of its new ‘Pick Up’ service for Galway customers. The new service will enable customers who miss a delivery to pick their item up at their nearest Post Office.

Advertisements for consultants for the progression of the Kingston Master Plan will be placed in the coming weeks, it was confirmed this week.

Tributes were being paid across the country last night to former Galway Mayor and city businessman John Mulholland who passed away on Wednesday, aged 76.

Shannon Airport staff welcomed the start of a service to Paris with new carrier Vueling this week. The twice weekly service to Paris Orly Airport will operate on Mondays and Fridays.

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD, has announced that she intends to double the fine for failing to stop at a school warden sign.

BY DECLAN VARLEY