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EU told over reliance of private rental market driving up homelessness in Galway
Over-reliance on an increasingly unaffordable private rental market, and a shortage of new housing units, are key factors contributing to homelessness in Galway, an EU advisory body has been told.
Former mayor appointed chair of the Association of Irish Regions
A former mayor of Galway city has been appointed chair of the Association of Irish Regions, the body representing Ireland’s three regional assemblies.
€5 million funding for Lough Carra rejuvenation project
Funding of €5 million has been allocated to Lough Carra by the EU to aid in the restoration of the lake and the future conservation of the water quality of the lake. Issues had arisen with the quality of the water in the lake due to nutrient run-off into the water.
McDonnell calls for five year plan for older areas of the city
A five-year plan must be drawn up for improvement and upgrading works on footpaths, roads and drainage in Mervue, Shantalla, Bohermore, and Claddagh.
Two out of three houses council builds must be affordable, says McDonnell
Two out of every three houses the Galway City Council builds in the coming years must be allocated to people qualifying under the affordable houses scheme.
People with serious illnesses not getting priority under vaccination roll-out, warns McDonnell
People with serious illnesses and carers are not being given the priority they need under the current vaccination roll-out, which should be focussed on "the most vulnerable people and those most at risk".
New taking in charge policy needed
Cllr Al McDonnell has called for a new process to be put in place for Mayo County Council to 'take over roads that are falling between two stools' following the changing of the way the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) works.
Aftermath of Covid-19 will exacerbate housing crises, warns former Mayor
A former Mayor of Galway has warned that Galway’s housing crisis "will multiply in the years ahead", unless the new Government introduces an affordable housing scheme with a substantial discount to buyers.
Enforcement the rules and tackle anti-social behaviour, says McDonnell
Anti-social behaviour has gone "out of control" in some housing estates in Galway city, "particularly on the east side" of the city, and there is an urgent need for enforcement of rules and support for families.
Time to give consideration to residents says McDonnell
The Galway City Council must give due consideration to the people living in neighbouring houses, when it comes to allocating homes in social housing schemes under construction on the Monivea Road and in Belmont on the Dublin Road, according to a Galway city councillor.
