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Free scheme to recycle ‘end-of-life’ vehicles introduced

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A new industry-funded scheme to recycle “end-of-life” vehicles has been set up by Minister for Environment Denis Naughten. The end of life vehicle environmental scheme, known as ELVES (ELV Environmental Services), will operate like the Weee scheme for recycling waste electrical equipment or the Repak ELT for end-of-life tyres. The new compliance scheme that has […]
Transport

€1m fund to remove over 750,000 dumped vehicle tyres

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A €1 million fund to get rid of large stockpiles of waste tyres blighting the Irish countryside has been announced by Minister for the Environment Denis Naughten. The level of illegal dumping of used tyres is a particular scourge on the landscape, especially in remoter areas, and “needs to be met head on”, Mr Naughten […]
Transport

Parked cars to protect cyclists in Dublin under new plan

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Switching to a cycling commute may have enormous health benefits, but only if we can avail of a safe cycling environment. That has been the call from cycling advocates for sometime and echoing this sentiment is recently published joint research from Trinity College Dublin and UCD – entitled ‘Health Impact of Cycling in Dublin on […]
Business Transport

Brexit & Irish Waterways

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With the flow of EU funding set to dry up, and the possibility of a hard border, Irish Waterways navigate uncharted territory. There is considerable uncertainty regarding all matters surrounding Brexit; which in itself presents its own set of challenges. The challenges are especially acute in the Border Region – between Northern Ireland and The […]
Transport

Kildare County Council establishes New Cycling Forum

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Kildare County Council has established the Kildare Cycling Forum, the purpose of which is to support the development of cycling infrastructure within the County, promote recreational cycling and encourage commuters to adopt cycling. The Cycling Forum will aim to provide a forum for professional and advocacy groups to input into ongoing policy and the practical […]
Transport

Getting smarter on cycling in the Capital

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Dublin City Council and Enterprise Ireland have announced €100k of innovation procurement funding to help scale up cycling in the capital. Four technology companies have been awarded €100k to develop smart technology solutions to help promote the use of bicycles in Dublin. The projects are focused on assisting the increase of bicycle usage, gathering better […]
Transport

2020 Cycling Objectives Remain an Ambitious Target

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While there have been significant developments in relation to cycling in general, there is still significant deficits when it comes to cycling as part of everyday life in rural communities. With over 20 funded local authority cycling initiatives currently underway, it is worth looking at what make up the key components of a sustainable and […]
Business Transport

Railway line is costing €550 per passenger to run

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Limerick-Ballybrophy route described as an ‘expensive campaign’ for local TD Alan Kelly A railway line between Limerick and Ballybrophy is costing €550 per passenger to operate, a report has found. The review into rail services, drawn up by the National Transport Authority and Iarnród Éireann, is to be brought to Cabinet by Minister for Transport […]
Transport

Launch of Donegal Road Safety Plan 2016-2021

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The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Terence Slowey will today launched the Donegal Road Safety Plan 2016-2021 produced by the Donegal Road Safety Working Group, with the objective of improving road safety for all road users. The Donegal Road Safety Working Group is an interagency group consisting of Donegal County Council, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, An […]