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AsIAm and NTA Launch Public Transport Initiative

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister of State at the Department of Health, Children, Equality, Disability and Integration, Anne Rabbitte has joined with AsIAm, the National Transport Authority (NTA) and transport operators to launch a new initiative entitled “Prepare Me AsIAm for Public Transport”. Ireland’s National Autism Charity, AsIAm supports the Autistic community and their families to have
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Two New Patcher Machines Deployed in Cavan

By Ryan Harmon
Two new Roadmaster patcher machines have been recently deployed to the Cavan road network. The patchers are currently being deployed on three-week rotation throughout the county’s three municipal districts. The two Roadmaster spray injection patching machines were procured from Leitrim-based Archway Products at a combined investment of €670,000 including VAT. The high
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Kildare County Council Awards Contract for Major Rehabilitation Works on M7 Bridges

By Ryan Harmon
Kildare County Council has confirmed that the civils works contract for major bridge rehabilitation works on the M7 has been awarded to GLAS Civil Engineering Ltd. The successful contractor has been appointed following an extensive tender process. The Major bridge rehabilitation works, which are being funded by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, are being undertaken at the
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Sustainable E-Fuels Could Meet Half of Ireland’s Future Aviation Demand, Create 10,500+ Jobs and Reduce CO2 Emissions

By Ryan Harmon
A new report from leading representative body, Hydrogen Mobility Ireland (HMI), has made recommendations on how the development of a domestic hydrogen ecosystem can facilitate the production of sustainable e-fuels for use in aviation and shipping transport. The report was launched by Minister Simon Coveney at ESB’s headquarters in Dublin. According to the report, the […]
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Liebherr and Lero Partnership to Further Develop Smart Shipping Container Cranes of the Future

By Ryan Harmon
Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, launched a substantial four-year research partnership between Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd, Lero the SFI Research Centre for Software and Munster Technological University (MTU). The project will develop and expand Liebherr’s existing systems for ‘smart cranes’ which help to safely and efficiently move
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Get Ready to Roll with dlr Bike Week 2023

By Ryan Harmon
Councillor Mary Hanafin, Cathaoirleach, and Frank Curran, Chief Executive, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr) hopped on their bikes to officially launch Bike Week 2023. This exciting week-long event will take place from Saturday, May 13th, until Sunday, May 21st, with a range of activities and events located across the County to celebrate and promote the […]
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€17m to Support Capital Projects at Regional Airports

By Ryan Harmon
Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers TD, has visited Shannon Airport as part of his ministerial responsibility for aviation, where he announced €17 million to support capital projects at regional airports. Shannon Airport plays a crucial economic role across the West of Ireland, with their most recent Economic Impact Assessment calculating […]