Dublin Airport in line for up to 32 extra flights next winter
Draft slot allocation from Irish Aviation Authority allows scope for growth at capital’s gateway
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Government departments are using AI, but one clear red line has been laid down
Ministers maintain human oversight remains a non-negotiable component in carrying out certain tasks
US airlines warned Minister that Dublin Airport cap breached treaty
Industry group highlighted risks of annual 32m passenger limit, documents show
Darragh O’Brien must swiftly fill eight senior posts at airport operator DAA
State-owned airports operator needs to appoint a new CEO, chairman and a handful of non-executive directors
Hauliers strike threat on hold after ‘positive’ meeting with Minister over fuel supports
Labour TD says more energy conservation and cost of living measures should be considered by Government
Jet fuel disruption could hit summer travel plans
Trump says US will be ‘out of Iran pretty quickly’ but could return for ‘spot hits’ if needed
Grace’s Law: Scramblers to be banned in all public places from Friday
Death of Grace Lynch (16) after she was hit by scrambler in Finglas prompted renewed efforts to strengthen regulations
Infrastructure Bill to fast-track big projects could be enacted by summer
Minister for Infrastructure Jack Chambers will tell Cabinet that all public bodies will be required to identify suitable projects
‘Grace’s Law’ on scrambler bike ban set to take effect
Minister for Transport to seek Cabinet approval to bring in stronger restrictions on use
Higher air fares and loss of flights to US on the horizon if Dublin Airport cap remains
Axe the Dublin Airport passenger cap, airline bosses tell politicians
Ireland will lose flights to US if Dublin Airport cap stays in place, US airlines warn
Aer Lingus CEO tells TDs and senators passenger cap is ‘economically catastrophic’ as airlines and DAA press for speedy action on legislation
Government unveils €250 million package of support for households and businesses impacted by soaring energy costs
Government unveils €250m package of supports which Opposition criticise as ‘timid, anaemic’ and ‘pathetic’
Dublin Airport passenger cap sent air fares soaring, DAA to tell TDs
State airport company to push Oireachtas to pass Bill soon so limit can be scrapped
Dún Laoghaire has longest driving test waiting time at 21 weeks, followed by Mulhuddart at 20
Last month 5,356 people were on list, an ‘extraordinary number’, says local TD
Price of diesel and petrol set to fall from midnight as Government agrees new excise duty measures
Tax rebate scheme for hauliers aimed at keeping supply chains working with double fuel allowance payment expected
Ireland’s emissions remained almost within limit during first carbon budget
Second budget to 2030 presents tougher challenge as limits tighten further
Irish Rail needs executive chairman, outgoing chair says in resignation letter to Minister
Steve Murphy stood down as chairman of the State-owned rail company in February after just two years in the post
EVs, solar panels and heat pumps concentrated in affluent areas of Ireland
‘Utterly unfair’ trend could be tackled, say report authors who also note grant system fuels inequalities
French and British joint venture KeolisAmey confirmed as new Luas operators
Services will run under new contract from start of September
Markets dive overnight and banks launch new instant payments service Zippay
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O’Brien opposed DAA-Jacobs deal to avoid setting precedent for ‘generous settlements’
Department correspondence shows Minister was not comfortable with ‘very substantial’ amount, believed to be €968,000
Petrol and diesel nears €2 a litre as fuel industry dismisses claims of profiteering
Fuel lobbyist welcomes CCPC investigation and predicts it will find ‘no improper behaviour when it comes to pricing’
‘I just couldn’t do that drive any more’: Woman left job due to three-hour commute on N7
Deirdre Gowran (49) had to leave her home in Rathangan hours before work in Crumlin Children’s Hospital
Cost of home-heating oil soars amid widespread travel disruption following attacks on Iran
Average price of 500 litres of oil now close to €700 with supplier saying demand surpassing that seen during cold weather
Ministers from North and UK may be invited to some events during Ireland’s EU presidency
Hosting of EU presidency among several items to be brought to Cabinet on Tuesday by Government Ministers
Six Irish airspace closures this year due to issues with air traffic control staffing
Four of the closures occurred at Dublin Airport with one each at Cork and Shannon
Is Shannon an international or a regional airport?
For the first time the Co Clare airport has been included in the State's funding programme for regional airports
Government should consider lifting ban on nuclear power, says economist John Fingleton
Irishman who chairs UK nuclear industry body says new nuclear generator technology presents opportunity to tackle climate challenge
Boosting taxi supply: is deregulation the answer?
Any solution or policy change should take into consideration the workers affected as well the consumers
Letters: Transport for Ireland’s ‘real-time’ passenger information system is on a road to nowhere
Passengers have lost all confidence in a broken system from which buses mysteriously vanish
Judicial review reforms raise ‘serious’ concerns over access to justice, say barristers
Limitations imposed by Civil Reform Bill go ‘far beyond restrictions’ in similar jurisdictions
New public-transport security force to have powers of arrest
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien outlines plans for unit working across trains, buses and trams
Voucher scheme to encourage repair of consumer goods to be piloted next year
Circular economy strategy aims to cut waste and increase reuse and recycling
Taoiseach to join meeting of Coalition of Willing for fourth anniversary of Ukraine invasion
Helen McEntee and Patrick Donovan to present strategy aimed at promoting Ireland globally as a dynamic sporting nation
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