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Transport Dept becomes first in Irish Govt to receive cycle friendly employer status

The Department of Transport has received recognition as an EU-certified gold standard Cycle Friendly Employer (CFE). It's the first Department in the Irish government to receive an award from the CFE project - an EU-wide platform for evaluation and ...

13 Apr 2022 at 17:20

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Public transport for young people in Kilkenny has just become cheaper!

Young adults in Kilkenny aged 24 and 25 year olds or students in third level education can now avail of a 50% discount on fares on public transport using a TFI Young Adult or Student Leap Card. Previously, the age limit for TFI Young Adult Leap ...

13 Jan 2024 at 09:56

National News

Irish Coast Guard reveals incredible number of incident responses throughout 2024

The Irish Coast Guard has said it responded to 2,554 incidents in 2024 which included search and rescue, maritime casualty responses as well as pollution and preparedness responses. It was an extremely busy year for the Irish Coast Guard as ...

01 Jan 2025 at 11:43

Traffic

'Urgent derogation' to HGV driving and resting rules due to Covid

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport have agreed to allow a temporary and urgent derogation in respect of certain provisions of the EU driving and resting time rules. The proposed derogation will apply to all ...

12 Jan 2022 at 10:26

Northern Ireland

Rail review a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity for Northern Ireland – Eastwood

An all-island rail review represents a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to restore the rail infrastructure in Northern Ireland, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has said. Among the recommendations of the 25-year plan published by the ...

25 Jul 2023 at 16:15

National News

Man who died in Donegal diving tragedy named as post-mortem set to take place

The man who tragically drowned off the south west Donegal coast on Saturday has been named locally as Patrick Doran. Mr Doran was one of over 100 divers taking part in the North West Dive Rally at Teelin. The planned two-day ...

24 Jun 2024 at 07:17

National News

'Make your voice heard' - Public consultation on electric vehicle infrastructure opens

The Irish public is being invited to have their say on the delivery of electric vehicle (EV) charging point infrastructure. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan today (Thursday May 5) launched the online public consultation on ...

05 May 2022 at 13:17

Local News

School transport system leaving Kilkenny students behind

Local Green Party councillor, Maria Dollard, claims the current School Transport Scheme is 'not fit for purpose' and has called for a review into the scheme to be published. "Minister Norma Foley needs to publish the ...

08 Nov 2023 at 15:28

National News

Chambers announces almost €17m funding for improvements at regional airports

Almost €17million in funding has been announced by the government to support projects at regional airports across Ireland. Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers TD, made the announcement ...

30 Mar 2023 at 12:52

National News

'Driving slower saves lives' Speed limits to be introduced on rural, local roads

Speed limits on rural, local roads will change from 80 km/h to 60km/h from Friday, February 7, 2025. The Department of Transport outlined rural, local roads as roads that "primarily serve local traffic and ...

06 Feb 2025 at 21:14

National News

Every new car sold in Ireland ‘must be electric by 2030 to meet targets’

Every new car sold in Ireland will need to be electric by the end of the decade for the country to meet its 2030 target, a Dail committee has been told. The Government’s 2021 Climate Action Plan has set a ...

13 Jul 2022 at 18:25

National News

Additional and enhanced local bus services to support Ukrainian refugees announced

Minister of Transport Eamon Ryan today announced that the Department of Transport and National Transport Authority (NTA) will provide emergency public transport services to Ukrainian refugees placed in ...

21 Apr 2022 at 13:28

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