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Fixed rate water charges announced last nighty are only “‘a confidence trick” to “bribe hard-pressed families into paying, while Government pledges that Irish Water will not be privatised have met with scepticism from Galway councillors.

The former Galway Airport site may soon be open for business again with negotiations ongoing by the Galway City Council, Galway County Council, and Carnmore Aviation Ltd.

An Independent county candidate has pledged to vote against any increases in rates for small businesses through five years of the next council.

Far from providing a case against the proposed giant salmon fish farm for Galway Bay, the recent “unfortunate storm” is “robust evidence” the proposed site is “well suited” for a such a structure.

The long-awaited road works on the Maree Road, Oranmore, which will cost more than €250,000, will start next week.

A 25,000 seater stadium for use by rugby, soccer, and the GAA, along with a sports centre of excellence, should be the aim of any future plans for the Galway Airport site in Carnmore.

Urgent action is needed to improve visibility and safety as on the “dangerous bend” outside Clarinbridge, on the Oranmore side, according to Independent county councillor Jim Cuddy.

Additional funding of €400,000 for roads in the Oranmore area has been provided by the Department of Transport, but it must be spent within the next six months.

The speed limit on the road from Galway Airport to Ballintemple is to be increased from 60kmph to 80kmph.

Additional funding of €400,000 for roads in the Oranmore area has been provided by the Department of Transport, but it must be spent within the next six months.