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Car parking was a major theme of Galway City Council’s final meeting of the year, but the authority’s full agenda was not completed after byelaws were updated for the first time since 2009.

Galway City Council has partnered with Atlantic Technological University and University of Galway for a Christmas ‘Park and Commute’. Commuters into the city can park for free in ATU (Ballybane Road) car park from December 19-24 inclusive 8am to 10pm.

Independent Councillor Geraldine Donohue has welcomed confirmation from Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary TD that he is currently considering the findings of a recent review of the CLÁR programme, following representations made by Galway County Council.

The proposed development of two wind farms in County Galway sparked strong concern among councillors at this week’s plenary meeting, with members warning that the projects could prove deeply divisive for rural communities.

Independent Ireland councillor Noel Thomas has said the outcome of the latest EU fishing quota negotiations has triggered deep anger and distress among fishermen in Galway and along the west coast, many of whom have contacted him directly in recent days.

Galway City Council has delayed its move to new headquarters at Crown Square until March 2027 at the latest.

Independent Galway West councillor Noel Thomas has today called on the Government to launch a full national review into adopting legislation similar to Australia’s newly announced ban on social media access for children under 16.

The recent visit of British Ambassador to Ireland, Kara Owen, to Galway prompted strong reactions at the November Plenary Meeting of Galway County Council, with Independent Connemara South councillor Tomás Ó Curraóin voicing firm objections.

A routine item seeking approval to extend Galway Flying Club’s lease of the Galway Airport site until December 2026 ignited a lengthy and impassioned debate at November’s plenary meeting of Galway County Council, as councillors demanded clarity on the long-delayed proposed sale of the 115-acre Carnmore site.

Higgins welcomes progress but calls for increased ophthalmology capacity as over 3,600 people await eye-care treatment in Galway.