COUNCIL TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION ON OCCUPY GALWAY

Date Published: 14-Feb-2012

Galway City Council says it intends to take 'legal action' over the Occupy Galway demonstration.

Acting city manager Joe O' Neil told last evening's council meeting that attempts to resolve the issue with the assistance of Gardai were 'not happening'.

Earlier in the meeting, some councillors had queried what impact the occupation would have on the city's image during the finale of the Volvo Ocean race this Summer.

Last month, the occupy Galway movement marked 100 days in Eyre Square, and maintain they are a peaceful demonstration.