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Air transport is to become safer with the introduction of a new satellite navigation system being launched in Europe this week, according to Jim Higgins MEP.

MEP for Ireland North West, Jim Higgins, is calling for an investigation to be carried out into the “petrol price rip-off faced by Galway city motorists”.

Fine Gael MEP, Jim Higgins this week has called for boy racers to have their cars impounded by Gardai if they are caught breaking the law and causing a problem for other road users. "I am calling on the Government to introduce the necessary statutory instrument or legislation so that the cars of these boy racers can be impounded immediately by Gardai" said Higgins, who is a member of the European Parliament's Transport Committee.

The Taxi Regulator must impose tough sanctions on rogue taxi drivers who are engaging in ‘unethical’ driving practices in Galway City during Race Week.

It is a myth that politicians get three months summer holidays, as even though the Dail met for the last time this week TDs and senators are scheduled to attend a total of 88 meetings over the holiday season. According to a Government press release at the start of the ‘Silly Season’ this month, Oireachtas Committees will in fact continue to be extremely active during this Dáil and Seanad recess.

A dedicated bus web site, www.galwaycitybus.ie, will be launched in July and will contain information from all the service providers including routes, timetables, and maps.

The Galway City Council are to introduce bye-laws for the operation of rickshaws and any other non-motorised passenger transport in Galway city.

Sitting down in Crowe’s Bar last Thursday morning having the tae when a voice over my shoulder said, “Lord MJ you must be a threat to someone when they’re writing that stuff about you!”

There is no future for Galway Airport or for subsidised flights or airlines, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary said last evening.

The director of the Dublin Transportation Office John Henry, will make a presentation to the major transport stakeholders in Galway next week.