# Transport

This month

September 2023

# Transport

Traffic to be diverted from congested quays under proposed rehaul of Dublin city centre roads

Transport officials have devised a draft plan aimed at reducing traffic congestion in the capital.

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Sep 13th 2023, 5:42 PM

# spend it like ireland

MetroLink on track to be one of the most expensive underground rail projects in the world

Paul O’Donoghue takes a look at the long-running project.

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Sep 9th 2023, 8:00 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Overhaul of Dublin city centre roads will address cross-town traffic

A report by

Valerie Flynn

Changes to the areas around Pearse Street and the Custom House will be tabled next week as part of plans to boost public transport, walking and cycling.

A complete overhaul of the Westland Row, Pearse Street and Tara Street area is planned.

The Journal understands Tara Street - currently a busy traffic route with narrow footpaths - will have more space allocated to active travel and buses.

Valerie Flynn reports from a cycling symposium in the capital.

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Sep 8th 2023, 12:05 AM

Last month

August 2023

# Public Transport

Transport Infrastructure Ireland set to spend €300 million on new Luas trams

TII has initiated a preliminary market consultation to further expand the Luas and replace the trams currently in service.

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Aug 30th 2023, 10:11 PM

# Cashless

Jack Chambers says NCT will not go cashless despite company stating it would

The test will not be ‘saying goodbye to cash’, as the NCT claimed on social media.

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Aug 28th 2023, 4:58 PM

# Chesterfield Avenue

Delays expected in Phoenix Park as construction begins on temporary bus stops

There will be seven stops within the park, including stops at Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Roundabout and Phoenix Park Visitor Centre.

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Aug 28th 2023, 4:19 PM

# Road Safety

Review will 'radically change' mismatch of speed limits on Irish roads, says minister

A review into Ireland’s speed limits will be published in the ‘coming weeks, says Minister of State Jack Chambers.

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Aug 28th 2023, 4:10 PM

This year

2023

# Underground

PAC warns Metrolink cost must not exceed €9.5 billion

The committee is concerned at the wide range of cost estimates and lengthy timeline.

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Jul 4th 2023, 1:09 PM

Voices

Opinion: Deflating SUV tyres is not welcome, but make no mistake - these vehicles are the worst

Sadhbh O’ Neill outlines why SUVs, even electric ones, are truly problematic.

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Jun 16th 2023, 4:20 PM

# Dublin Airport

Additional 300 taxi permits for Dublin Airport to be issued this summer

This comes after the daa last month asked the public to use buses, taxis or get a lift to the airport after all its car parks sold out.

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Jun 15th 2023, 12:49 PM

# Disability

Minister for Disabilities launches public transport initiative for people with autism

Minister for State Anne Rabbitte said she ‘expects ministers to have a very open door’ for her when she seeks a disability package in the next budget.

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Jun 14th 2023, 1:55 PM

# Volkswagen

Watchdog warns about electric car 'zero emissions' claims

Volkswagen said it would include a disclaimer in future advertising if repeating the “zero driving emissions” claim.

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Jun 14th 2023, 11:09 AM

# Ombudsman

'Shameful': Ombudsman slams ten-year delay by Govt to provide disabled people transport supports

The Ombudsman also criticises passport issues and NCT errors among the office’s latest annual report.

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Jun 14th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Disruption

Irish Rail says delays on services 'beginning to ease' following signalling issue

Services were suspended on all routes to and from Dublin’s Connolly Station earlier this afternoon, but have since resumed.

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Jun 8th 2023, 8:00 PM

# Transport

Ministers express unease over underspend on national roads projects

Cabinet was also told that Covid mitigation measures in hospitals are under review.

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Jun 8th 2023, 7:54 PM

# Gridlock

'If everyone drives, no one gets anywhere quickly', says Minister for Transport

Minister Eamon Ryan has said that switching to electric vehicles will help reach climate targets but will not be enough to solve congestion problems.

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May 17th 2023, 5:40 PM

# Dublin Port

Minister for Transport expresses concern over Dublin Port expansion plans

Eamon Ryan said the proposed development is not sustainable and is too reliant on road transport.

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Apr 21st 2023, 10:07 AM

# Major strike

Germany braces for serious disruptions as transport staff set to stage 'mega-strike'

Workers at airports, ports, railways, buses and metro lines throughout much of Germany are expected to join the 24-hour walkout.

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Mar 27th 2023, 7:53 AM

# Disruption

Dublin Airport chief calls for 'draconian' prison sentences for flying drones over airfields

The current maximum sentence in Ireland is seven years, but it’s a life sentence in the UK.

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Feb 8th 2023, 10:54 AM

# buzzing

Electric vehicle charging points to be rolled out at sport, retail and tourism hotspots

The government also plans to make a fast charger available every 60km on motorways under a new strategy.

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Jan 19th 2023, 12:58 PM

# Transport

Used car prices jump by almost 70% - due to pandemic, Brexit and Ukraine - report says

In particular, used cars in the lower end of the market are becoming less affordable despite being lower in safety standards and higher in emissions.

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Jan 19th 2023, 6:00 AM

# electric vehicles

High-powered EV chargers to be installed every 60km along all main roads under new Govt plan

€100 million fund to provide chargers along the main road network.

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Jan 18th 2023, 6:30 AM

# Transport

Sale of new electric vehicles jumped 81% in 2022

15,262 new electric cars were licenced in 2022 compared to 8,554 in 2021.

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Jan 12th 2023, 12:59 PM

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2022

# climate action plan

Congestions charges can't be ruled out as Taoiseach says Govt won't curtail car ownership

Minister Eamon Ryan says he’s confident the civil service will lead by example when it comes to reducing car park spaces.

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Dec 21st 2022, 6:01 PM

# heavy toll

Deferring toll price hikes by six months will first need agreement by all 8 operators, says TII

TII says agreement on deferral unlikely to happen until their boards meet in mid-December.

Tolls were set to rise from 1 January 1 to their maximum rate due to an increase in inflation

The announcement provoked anger as citizens grapple with the surging cost of living this winter

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Nov 29th 2022, 8:00 PM

# Courts

Fines totaling €164,000 handed to 13 motorists who didn't pay M50 tolls

A fine of €25,000 was given to a commercial vehicle owner who had 216 unpaid journeys.

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Nov 22nd 2022, 8:31 AM

# ghost buses

Dublin Bus apologises for 'real-time' issues as staffing crisis could delay BusConnects roll-out

Dublin Bus has 150 vacancies to fill, while Go-Ahead has 45 roles.

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Nov 8th 2022, 1:30 PM

# Active travel

Government announces new pilot scheme for zebra crossings without flashing orange beacons

The new scheme will see the beacons replaced with reflective signs.

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Oct 24th 2022, 6:15 AM

# sustainability

Councils asked to develop transport projects to help meet climate goals

A programme supporting local projects to help meet the transport sector’s climate goals is set to launch next week

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Oct 13th 2022, 9:51 AM

# Transport

Ireland's 'car-dependent' transport system needs to change, says OECD

Improvements in fuel efficiency and electric vehicle use won’t be enough to bridge the gap for 2030 emissions.

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Oct 5th 2022, 12:01 PM

# Cost of Living

Fares on Nitelink bus services in Dublin to be reduced from tonight

Leap fares are being reduced by 33% while cash fares are being reduced by 43%.

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Sep 2nd 2022, 5:05 PM

# Your Say

Poll: How often do you use taxis?

Taxi fares are 12% more expensive from today onwards.

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Sep 1st 2022, 9:30 AM

# New Rules

'Taxis had no input in this': Taxi fares now 12% more expensive and all drivers must accept card

The standard initial charge has increased to €4.20.

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Sep 1st 2022, 12:05 AM

# Transport

Eurotunnel passengers forced to leave train beneath English Channel

Videos on social media showed holidaymakers walking through the alternate tunnel alongside the 50 kilometre rail route between Britain and France.

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Aug 24th 2022, 8:17 AM

# Insurance

Govt liaising with insurance companies on cover for high-powered e-bikes

Insurance Ireland says it is unaware, at present, of any motor insurance products in Ireland designed for e-bikes.

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Aug 16th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Transport

The Glider: Could Belfast's tram-like bendy bus be the model for other Irish cities?

The system has been suggested as a kind of gateway to light rail infrastructure.

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Aug 14th 2022, 7:00 PM

# Dublin

DART services between Connolly Station and Grand Canal Dock closed for weekend

Iarnród Éireann has apologised for any inconvenience caused and has advised customers to check times before travel.

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Aug 13th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Public Transport

Pledge that new nightclub closing times will mean expanded late-night public transport

Justice Minister Helen McEntee says a taskforce is examining the expansion of late-night public transport for when nightclubs get the green light to stay open later.

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Aug 5th 2022, 6:15 AM