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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

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 today (March 30) during a visit to ...

30 Mar 2023 at 12:52

Motoring

Department of Transport defends amount of advertising surrounding speed reductions

As of Friday February 7, the speed limit on rural, local roads has now changed from 80 km/h to 60 km/h. Government officials in the Department of Transport have welcomed this change, hailing it as one of a 'range of measures intended to reduce ...

07 Feb 2025 at 13:23

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 Department of ...

25 Jul 2023 at 16:15

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 the Department’s ...

05 May 2022 at 13:17

Motoring News

2.6 million vehicles on Irish roads according to Bulletin of Vehicle and Driver Statistics

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has published its annual Bulletin of Vehicle and Driver Statistics. The bulletin is the result of a broad analysis of the national vehicle fleet and contains statistical tables covering: · The ...

17 May 2017 at 16:08

Motoring News

Laois motoring: Expired driving licences and permits to remain valid for longer

A FURTHER extension to the validity period of driving licences in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the disruption it has caused to licensing services has been confirmed by the Department of Transport. The announcement means motorists ...

12 Aug 2020 at 23:40

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 event was ...

24 Jun 2024 at 07:17

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 ...

01 Jan 2025 at 11:43

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 rural locations. The ...

21 Apr 2022 at 13:28

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New Portlaoise link road reaches a critical juncture

A new road that will relieve traffic in Portlaoise town centre, and open up lands for development, is reaching a vital point in its development. Dubbed the "missing link" on the the Southern Relief Road, it would connect ...

21 Jun 2017 at 17:53

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 connect rural ...

06 Feb 2025 at 21:14

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