CITY MAYOR SAYS "BACK TO BASICS" WILL FIGHT THE RECESSION

Date Published: 24-Dec-2011

The Mayor of Galway Hildegard Naughton says a 'back to basics' approach will go a long way towards beating the recession.

Speaking on Galway Bay fm's annual Christmas Messages programme Mayor Naughton says there is a more hopeful air despite the difficult economic climate.

Mayor Naughton is joined on the Christmas Messages programme by Mayor of County Galway Michael 'Mogie' Maher, Bishop of Galway Martin Drennan, Church of Ireland Bishop Patrick Rooke and Presbyterian and Methodist Reverend Peter Berrill.

The 45 minutes programme is presented by Head of News Bernadette Prendergast, and will be broadcast on Galway Bay fm at 6 this evening and tomorrow Christmas Day at 1pm.