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# ireland 2029

'The returns are huge if we can do this': The need for a world-class public transport system in Ireland

What needs to happen in Ireland to drastically improve our public transport?

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Aug 28th 2019, 8:30 PM

# Out of service

'We aren't considered important': Wheelchair users dismayed over continued lift breakdowns on train line

‘If people were treated the same way because of their skin colour or religion, the country would shut down.’

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Aug 28th 2019, 12:05 AM

# Luas Green Line

Luas resumes between Broombridge and Sandyford with some delays

An issue was discovered with the pantographs, which is the device on the tram that connects it to the overhead lines.

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Jul 13th 2019, 4:28 PM

# Pollution

Levels of dangerous air pollutant NO2 possibly exceeding limits on M50 and on Dublin streets

A new report from the Environment Protection Agency looks at indicators of the levels of NO2 in the air in Dublin.

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Jul 9th 2019, 6:00 AM

# HSE

'An attack on the most vulnerable': HSE introduces fees for transport to disability day services

One family told their local MEP they were facing a €2,000 annual bill.

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Apr 23rd 2019, 6:00 AM

# Metrolink

From Swords Central to Charlemont: here's what ten of Dublin's new Metrolink stations will look like

The NTA has published artist’s impressions of 10 proposed stations on the line.

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Apr 18th 2019, 9:34 AM

# Bus Eireann

Fancy being a bus driver? Bus Éireann are hiring in a number of locations

The national bus service has been in operation for over 30 years.

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Apr 15th 2019, 7:22 PM

# Transport

More people are travelling into Dublin city by public transport, but there are fewer cyclists

The annual Canal Cordon Report for 2018 tracks the mode of transport share of people coming into Dublin.

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Apr 10th 2019, 5:35 PM

# Beep beep

More electric vehicles sold in Ireland so far this year than in whole of 2018

A total of 1,437 electric vehicles were registered so far this year.

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Apr 1st 2019, 2:17 PM

# Metrolink

FactCheck: Was there a plan to close the Luas Green Line for up to four years to construct the Metrolink?

The Minister for Transport was among those to make the claim.

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Mar 29th 2019, 12:05 AM

# Curtailed

NTA confirms new Metrolink route will terminate at Charlemont stop

The proposed route to Sandyford would have meant prolonged disruption to the Luas line.

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Mar 26th 2019, 5:34 PM

# Dublin

GAA club will not lose pitch after revised Metrolink plans but soccer club will be affected

Na Fianna’s home pitch at Mobhi Road will be left alone but Home Farm FC will see some disruption.

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Mar 26th 2019, 4:14 PM

Three Dublin Bus routes to be operated by Go-Ahead from Sunday

Go-Ahead Ireland won a contract in 2017 to operate 10% of routes previously operated by Dublin Bus.

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Mar 23rd 2019, 1:45 PM

# Development

FAI offers to bring forward John Delaney's Oireachtas hearing

The association’s chief executive is likely to come under scrutiny, after it emerged he gave a €100,000 loan to the association in 2017.

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Mar 21st 2019, 3:12 PM

# Red Line

Nine people taken to hospital after collision between Luas and bus

A number of diversions are in place and emergency services are at the scene.

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Mar 16th 2019, 10:12 AM

# Green card

Shane Ross apologises for saying Sinn Féin TD was ‘like a donkey’

Imelda Munster accused the minister of resorting to name-calling, while Ross says the statement was an analogy.

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Mar 6th 2019, 6:30 PM

# Hero

Nurse who saved unconscious bus driver describes 'frightening' ordeal for passengers

The nurse managed to stop the bus when it went out of control and then started CPR on the driver.

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Mar 5th 2019, 3:21 PM

# drink driving

'A non-runner': Ross dismisses idea of giving banned drink drivers exemptions to drive to work

The Sunday Business Post reported that the government is set to examine such proposal.

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Mar 5th 2019, 10:50 AM

# Non-runner

It would cost an extra €600 million a year to make public transport free in Ireland

While outlining the figures involved, Shane Ross effectively ruled out such a possibility.

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Feb 16th 2019, 8:30 AM

# tailbacks

'It is essentially a car park': Calls for fast-tracking of N11 upgrades

Fianna Fáil’s Stephen Donnelly says progress has been slow with no serious capital investment.

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Feb 8th 2019, 6:15 AM

# On Yer Bike

'Residents are really pissed off': Dublin City Council plans expansion of city parking zones into suburbs

The proposals come amid plans to raise parking charges across the city for the first time in over a decade.

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Jan 30th 2019, 10:45 PM

# Transport

Ryanair hopes to kill off weaker rivals with low fares and excess capacity - but they keep hanging on

The low-cost airline recently announced its second profit warning in three months.

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Jan 26th 2019, 7:15 AM

# Night link

National Transport Authority 'actively considering' 24-hour Dublin Bus service from Dublin Airport

Calls have been made for the introduction of the service after a 24-hour service commenced in Cork last week.

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Jan 19th 2019, 6:00 AM

# tag off

Nine Dublin Bus routes to be operated by Go Ahead from Sunday onwards

The change aims to bring about improvements in frequency and service levels.

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Jan 18th 2019, 3:20 PM

# Cork

Bus Éireann vehicle pulled from service after passengers discover 'disgusting' fungus on seats

The discovery was made on the 233 service from Cork to Macroom on Monday morning.

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Jan 18th 2019, 6:15 AM

# No deal

Harris tells public and pharmacies NOT to stockpile medicines for no-deal Brexit

The Irish government published contingency plans on medicines, transport and the Common Travel Area.

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Jan 15th 2019, 7:50 PM

# Heads Up

Pearse and Tara Street stations close this weekend for roof repairs

There will be bus transfers available between Connolly and Bray for Connolly/Rosslare Europort services.

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Jan 11th 2019, 11:00 PM

# Public Transport

Need to get around this Christmas? Here's what you need to know about festive public transport

No services on Christmas Day of course, but here’s what else you need to know.

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Dec 22nd 2018, 7:00 AM

# Transport

Union fears privatisation as Bus Éireann routes 101, 101x and 133 to be put out to tender

The NTA first announced its intentions to put routes up for competitive tender in October.

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Dec 3rd 2018, 8:00 PM

# Blanchardstown

Woman stabbed at 'isolated, unlit' Dublin bus stop

The woman’s handbag was stolen during the incident.

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Nov 19th 2018, 7:53 AM

# Winter Ready

A pinch more salt: €700k is being spent to increase our winter salt supplies

That’s an extra 58,000 tonnes of salt.

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Nov 7th 2018, 6:56 PM

# Delays

Another delay for Metrolink as public consultation results pushed back

“We now expect to update stakeholders and hold the second non-statutory consultation early in the New Year.”

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Oct 30th 2018, 9:02 PM

# Diversions

Several roads closed as 20,000 people take part in Dublin Marathon

Some public transport services will also be affected.

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Oct 28th 2018, 7:00 AM

# price difference

Bus Éireann charges almost double what NI company does for the exact same Dublin-Belfast service

Translink and Bus Éireann both share operations of the Dublin to Belfast X1 and X2A bus service.

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Oct 22nd 2018, 12:05 AM

# aftermath

Rail services getting back to normal after Storm Callum - but flights and ferries disrupted

Here’s the latest on the transport situation in the wake of stormy weather overnight.

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Oct 12th 2018, 10:47 AM

# tourism and transport

Ireland's biggest hotel group says its Dublin staff don't feel safe cycling to work

Dalata wrote to ask Transport Minister Shane Ross to press on with a plan for more bike paths.

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Oct 6th 2018, 8:00 AM

# Storm Damage

The Luas Green Line won't return to full service until tomorrow

“Extensive” damage was done to Luas overhead lines during Storm Ali.

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Sep 20th 2018, 1:42 PM

# commuter charter

The Green Party want more 'kiss and ride' zones around the country (but it's not what you think)

‘Kiss and ride’ zones are designed to allow drivers to stop and drop off or pick up people for a maximum of a few minutes.

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Sep 14th 2018, 9:22 PM

# Save our Bus

Plans for dramatic cut to bus services in Dublin village has locals on the streets

Bus frequency in Chapelizod could go from every five minutes to every thirty.

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Aug 28th 2018, 6:25 AM

# Phoenix Park

Going to the pope's Mass today? Here's what you need to know

About 500,000 people are expected to attend the event.

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Aug 26th 2018, 6:30 AM