Green ‘flash’ registration plates for motorists on Irish roads with zero-emission vehicles
The plates ‘will help us visualise our zero emission future’, says Eamon Ryan
Department of Transport
New aircraft inspection system planned to prevent illegal transport of weapons through Ireland
Proposed regime aimed at deterring airlines who may attempt to travel through Ireland with munitions without exemptions
Planes allegedly carrying munitions over State may not have needed permission for ‘some of’ cargo – Ryan
Minister says there is ‘ambiguity’ around whether aircraft needed an exemption but were not in breach of international law
Incoming MetroLink CEO requested removal of probationary period in €550k contract
Sean Sweeney, appointed in June, also sought changes to pension terms and car access ahead of taking up post
Eamon Ryan to raise fears of biofuel import fraud with EU committee
Minister for Transport calls for investigation by EU on biofuel imports
Aircraft carrying weapons possibly violated Irish sovereign airspace while trying ‘to save fuel’, Tánaiste suggests
Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy accuses Government of not regarding overflights by aircraft holding munitions ‘to be a serious matter’
Transport chiefs plan to break up Road Safety Agency and start big projects using Apple proceeds
Budget 2025: Eamon Ryan favours investing in metropolitan rail in Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford
Airline accused of transporting Israeli-bound military goods through Irish airspace now rerouting flights
Challenge Group allegedly transported tonnes of military goods over Ireland in potential breach of law
Companies in breach of Irish air space rules may be banned, says Taoiseach
Airlines carrying ‘munitions of war’ over State must apply for premission before crossing with ordnance
Nine alleged military cargo flights to Israel used Irish airspace, investigation finds
Department of Transport says it is still working to confirm aircraft were carrying munitions of war
EV purchase slump due to ‘perfect storm’ of charger and pricing problems
Electric car sales have declined by a more than a quarter in a year – what can be done to halt the slide?
Dublin’s BusConnects: The issues still preventing it from being fully rolled out
Roll-out of Dublin bus network redesign accompanied by creation of 230km of bus lanes slowed by infrastructure delays and difficulties in hiring drivers
State approved €550,000 salary for MetroLink chief after warning of potential risk to project
Department of Public Expenditure noted efforts to recruit project director at lower salary failed to yield candidate of sufficient calibre to manage likely ‘largest-ever public investment project in the history of the State’
Road safety: Small ‘correction’ to law could be ‘game changer’ in dealing with disqualified drivers
Amendment to Road Traffic Act would allow gardaí instant access on whether motorist disqualified, uninsured or carrying penalty points
Hauliers complain that poor quality biofuels are hitting costs
Examination found Irish samples fall short of EU standards while those from outside the State passed
Infighting and division in Doolin Coast Guard prompts husband of Caitríona Lucas to set up independent rescue service
The current Coast Guard unit does not have enough experienced members to operate a climbing team, a critical part of the rescue and recovery service at the Cliffs of Moher
‘Thuggery and criminality’ on public transport past critical point, drivers warn
More than 200 serious incidents on Dublin Bus this year, alongside Limerick air gun attack
Prospect of major overhaul of Road Safety Authority with some functions moving closer to department
It comes as work is ongoing on review of agency which has been under pressure amid rising numbers of deaths on Irish roads
Some free advice for Fine Gael on Dublin’s transport plan
Junior minister Emer Higgins’s attempt to stall the Dublin Transport Plan is short-term, reactionary populism
Relying on switch to EVs will see Ireland miss its transport carbon targets
Low-carbon liquid fuels are a practical and immediate solution to curb emissions in the transport sector
Nature of Road Safety Authority’s funding a ‘crucial conflict of interest’, PAC hears
Almost all of the body’s €100 million in income for 2022 came from fees for its services including NCTs and driver testing
Urgent reform of motor tax needed to ensure emissions targets are met, says advisory body
Transport sector set to exceed emissions targets, including legally-binding sectoral ceilings in 2025 carbon budget.
Just one driver convicted for not surrendering licence out of 10,000 ordered to do so by courts
At least 10,000 disqualified drivers failed to hand over licences over last two years but only 26 prosecutions taken
RSA calls for emergency laws to double penalty points for speeding and mobile phone use
Working group to focus on reducing number of learner drivers holding a third or subsequent permit
Christmas air fares to Dublin could hit €500, Ryanair says
Budget carrier says controversial winter passenger cap at Dublin Airport would force a “return to the 1980s” for seat prices
Minister pledges ‘legal mechanisms’ within six months to allow random weapons checks on aircraft
Eamon Ryan says it is ‘possible, timely and appropriate’ to develop rules to allow searches in ‘an appropriate manner that does not weaken or damage our diplomatic relations’
Drivers involved in serious road crashes to be tested on roadside for drugs from this weekend
Minister of State for Transport Jack Chambers is due to sign into law aspects of the Road Traffic Act 2024 dealing with the testing on Wednesday
Should the Dublin city traffic plan go ahead this summer?
Dublin city traffic plan has led to calls from business groups to delay the proposals to examine how it will affect businesses. But those in favour say any pause is a vote for status quo of a traffic-clogged city
DAA criticised over response to Dublin Airport noise complaints
State airports company says it is consulting with air traffic control body and other agencies
How much would you save with an EV? New app to give Irish drivers an answer
Trinity College Dublin-developed free application tracks driver movements to identify scale of cost savings from trading up to EV
Estimated €450m expected to have been spent on metro projects before Metrolink construction
Figure includes estimated €300 million on current plan to connect Dublin airport to the city centre and €150m on past initiatives
What other EU state would build schools on roads with 80km/h speeds and no footpaths?
Road safety caught in vicious circle of car dependency and sprawl
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