The National Transport Authority in conjunction with Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland have launched phase two of the new BusConnects network for Dublin. The “C-Spine” commenced on 28th November and will serve the communities of Maynooth, Celbridge, Leixlip, Lucan, Adamstown, Liffey Valley and Palmerstown to the City Centre as well as Ringsend and Sandymount. This […]
The Department of Transport has published the final phase of the Five Cities Demand Management Research Report. The Report, which was conducted by Systra LTD on behalf of the Department, helps us to better understand what drives transport demand and how we can encourage a greater shift to more sustainable and healthier forms of travel […]
The 2021/2022 ‘Be Winter Ready’ Campaign launched on 17 November 2021. This page provides a number of sources for up-to-date information on transport services and roads during severe weather. For more information on planning for winter and updates during severe weather, you can follow the Office of Emergency Planning on Twitter. You can find information […]
A new Link Road designed to provide a safe environment for cyclists and pedestrians has been officially opened in Kanturk by the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD and Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey. The €1.95m Link Road, which runs […]
MetPro Ltd., a Transcendia company, has announced that it is to expand operations in its facility in Tralee, Co. Kerry. This announcement will lead to the creation of approximately 15 new jobs over the next three years. This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Established in 1998, MetPro Ltd. specialises in […]
The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) is holding a 14-week public consultation on its draft recommendations regarding daa’s application to amend aircraft operating restrictions at Dublin Airport when the new north runway opens. The public consultation will inform ANCA’s final direction to the Planning Authority before it rules on daa’s application next year.
Dublin City Council, in partnership with two car park providers, have launched two new indoor cycle parking facilities in the North City Centre. In total, the new facilities will provide secure, indoor cycle parking for 244 bicycles and four cargo/accessible cycles. The locations are Jervis Street Car Park (APCOA) and Q-Park The Spire. Both […]
Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Peter Kavanagh, turned the sod on a new BusConnects interchange facility for Liffey Valley Shopping Centre as part of the strategy being rolled out by National Transport Authority (NTA). Liffey Valley Shopping Centre has been earmarked by the NTA as a key strategic site for the location of the […]
When world-leading tech firms were deliberating where to post their European headquarters, Ireland moved quickly to make the Emerald Isle the most attractive choice. When it comes to e-scooters, however, Ireland’s approach of taking its time before legalising appears the smarter play. This means that Ireland can use the benefit of hindsight to be a […]
This guide provides a high-level overview of Budget 2022. It aims to explain how money will be raised and spent in 2022. We hope this will allow you to take part in informed debate about the choices made by the government. Health Free GP care for children aged 6 and 7. Threshold for the Drug […]
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has welcomed the Government’s revised National Development Plan which was launched this week. Supporting the increased ambition in the plan, the organisation acknowledges the need for Government catch up on the lost decade of investment over the 2010s. In the medium to long-term, it believes that investment […]
With high-tech carbon frames and aerodynamic wheels, today’s modern bicycle is anything but cheap. It makes sense you’d want to protect your investment and make your bike last longer. Fortunately, there are some easy things you can do to help prolong your bike’s longevity. Here are nine ways to make your bike last longer: Clean […]
The Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte T.D, announced her support for the ‘Make Way Day’ campaign taking place on Friday 24 September 2021. This is a Disability Federation Ireland (DFI) led initiative, working in collaboration with local government, the voluntary sector and the Roads Policing Unit of An Garda Síochána. ‘Make […]
The National Transport Authority has published its Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) annual report detailing a significant increase in spending for 2020, showing the NTA investment in cycling infrastructure. The various projects in the programme include COVID and Stimulus Funding, comprising €72.7m in the Greater Dublin Area, and €35m for regional cities. The
Dublin City Council and bike sharing operator Bleeper have launched a scheme which will enable businesses in Dublin city to trial an electric cargobike for a six-month period. The project will give businesses access to e-cargobikes at a discounted rate, enabling them to replace trips which would otherwise have been taken by car or by […]
Dublin City Council proudly presents Pedalpalooza, a FREE multi-activity bike event for all, taking place Sunday 12th of September from 1pm to 5pm in Fairview Park. Pedalpalooza aims to celebrate and promote the benefits of cycling through workshops, entertaining talks and fun activities, and takes place as part of National Bike Week. Organised by Dublin […]
Bike Week 2021 will kick off on Sunday September 12th and end on Saturday September 18th. Fingal County Council’s Department of Environment, Climate Action and Active Travel are delighted to announce an exciting programme of events taking place across Fingal. Further details will be available here over the coming weeks, so please check back to see what […]
The Irish Coast Guard has launched the new ‘Oil/HNS Contingency Plan Approval Portal’ which will support contingency planning for oil spills. This marks a further milestone in the implementation of the National Maritime Oil/HNS Spill Contingency Plan 2020 and will improve the national regime of preparedness and response to pollution incidents. In line with the […]
Before freaking out about commuting again, remember that returning to the office after any lengthy time away (what was known as a “holidays” in before times) has always been tough. So in some ways, this is nothing new. Quarantine has given us the longest Sunday of the modern age, and suddenly it’s Monday. We’re all trying […]
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has published new guidelines for schools aimed at helping them improve road safety around their schools. The publication comes as pupils return to school for the start of the new academic year. The new guidelines provide information and tools to assist schools develop and implement a road safety action plan, […]