Maggie Doyle

Bike, car and bus - which gets to centre of capital first

RTÉ News has undertaken a very non-scientific methodology to see how three different modes of transport fared during Dublin's rush-hour.

Dublin • 24 Mar

Rear view of queue of cars stuck in traffic

How long is a commute in Dublin's rush hour traffic?

How long does it take to get to work, school or an appointment in Dublin's morning rush hour?

Dublin • 24 Mar

Rise in ketamine, cocaine levels in European wastewater

A study published by the European Union Drugs Agency has found an overall increase in the levels of ketamine and cocaine in wastewater and decreases in traces of ecstasy in cities all over Europe.

Ireland • 18 Mar

Nora Cummins and her mother Colette Cummins (R) at Dublin Airport after flying from Dubai

Second flight arrives in Dublin from Dubai

Passengers from the second flight to leave Dubai since the Iran War broke out in the Middle East have landed in Dublin.

Ireland • 06 Mar

Helen McEntee speaks to press prior to EU Foreign Ministers Meeting in Brussels.

24,400 Irish citizens registered in Gulf - McEntee

Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has told the Dáil that 24,400 Irish citizens have registered their presence in the Gulf and that the number is increasing, after the first flight from the Middle East to Dublin since the Iran War broke out landed last night.

Ireland • 05 Mar

The T1 airport terminal and control tower of Thessaloniki Airport. Passengers boarding a Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 passenger airplane of Ryanair low cost airline carrier at Thessaloniki Makedonia International Airport SKG. The plane is scheduled for a flight t

Air traffic controllers' staffing affecting flights

The Minister for Transport has said he is "paying close attention" to staffing issues with air traffic controllers that have led to Ireland's airspace being affected, with runways closed intermittently at Dublin and Cork airports.

Ireland • 16 Feb

A memorial at the site of the Stardust nightclub fire

Stardust families seek justice on anniversary of fire

Dozens of the family members and friends of the 48 victims of the Stardust tragedy gathered at the site of the former nightclub in Artane for the 45th anniversary.

Dublin • 15 Feb

Jim O'Callaghan said there is 'no reason as to why the legislation and regulations can't be commenced and enacted' (file pic)

Measures to control use of scramblers 'can be enacted'

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has said that he believes that measures to control the use of scrambler motorbikes can be enacted.

Politics • 27 Jan

Magnifying glass in front of an open newspaper with paper houses. Concept of rent, search, purchase real estate.

Government approves changes to rental rules

The Government has approved legislation to change the current rental system.

Politics • 27 Jan

The Ivy Views apartments near the Phoenix Park

Depaul apartments worth €2m lying empty since purchase

A block of six apartments next to the Phoenix Park which was bought by the housing charity Depaul two years ago at a cost of €2 million has been lying empty since purchase.

Dublin • 17 Jan