GALWAY SERVICES OUTLINE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF BUDGET CUTS

Date Published: 12-Dec-2008

The negative impact of the 2008 budget on state and local services in Galway was highlighted at the launch of a city development report last evening (12/12)The report, which was compiled by the Galway City Development board, outlines the city's economic, social and cultural goals for 2009It also highlights the city's achievements for 2008 including establishing Galway as a stopover for the Volvo Ocean race, the establishment of the transport unit which will tackle the traffic chaos in the city and the setting up of the intercultural forum which is a voice for the international community.Speaking after the launch of the report in the Clayton Hotel Chairperson of the city development board, Councillor Collette Connolly says that although the city should be very proud of it's achievements this year, there is concern about the year ahead.