New online service for transfer of vehicle ownership A new online change of vehicle ownership service has been launched allowing private vehicle owners to transfer vehicle registration to another private owner. Business • 25 Sep 24
New online service for transfer of vehicle ownership A new online change of vehicle ownership service has been launched allowing private vehicle owners to transfer vehicle registration to another private owner. Business • 25 Sep 24
Fears plans for provisional licences to hit driving tests Plans for a crackdown on motorists who have held provisional licences for years and sometimes decades have been delayed over fears of a knock-on effect on waiting lists for driving tests. Business • 23 Sep 24
Fears plans for provisional licences to hit driving tests Plans for a crackdown on motorists who have held provisional licences for years and sometimes decades have been delayed over fears of a knock-on effect on waiting lists for driving tests. Business • 23 Sep 24
Concerns raised over NTA's proposed €120m office deal A Government department raised "very significant concerns" over a proposed €120m deal to rent offices for the National Transport Authority (NTA), saying the building seemed much too big and querying how a proposed sublet of one floor was supposed to work. Business • 29 Jan 24
Concerns raised over NTA's proposed €120m office deal A Government department raised "very significant concerns" over a proposed €120m deal to rent offices for the National Transport Authority (NTA), saying the building seemed much too big and querying how a proposed sublet of one floor was supposed to work. Business • 29 Jan 24
Bristow Ireland signs new SAR contract with Department Bristow Ireland Limited has signed a search and rescue aviation services contract with the Department of Transport. Business • 22 Aug 23
Bristow Ireland signs new SAR contract with Department Bristow Ireland Limited has signed a search and rescue aviation services contract with the Department of Transport. Business • 22 Aug 23
Electric car grant to be cut to €3,500 from €5,000 The Department of Transport has today confirmed that the maximum private vehicle electric car grant will be set at €3,500 from July 1, down from the current maximum of €5,000. Business • 22 Mar 23
Electric car grant to be cut to €3,500 from €5,000 The Department of Transport has today confirmed that the maximum private vehicle electric car grant will be set at €3,500 from July 1, down from the current maximum of €5,000. Business • 22 Mar 23
SIMI slams 'shocking' move to remove grant for PHEVs The motor industry has described as "shocking" and "deplorable" a decision by the Government to remove the €2,500 grant for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Business • 19 Oct 21
SIMI slams 'shocking' move to remove grant for PHEVs The motor industry has described as "shocking" and "deplorable" a decision by the Government to remove the €2,500 grant for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Business • 19 Oct 21
Government considering extended aviation wage supports The Government is considering an extended wage support scheme specifically for aviation amid fears of further job losses in the sector, according to a senior official in the Department of Transport. Business • 13 May 21
Government considering extended aviation wage supports The Government is considering an extended wage support scheme specifically for aviation amid fears of further job losses in the sector, according to a senior official in the Department of Transport. Business • 13 May 21
Ryanair warned Government over hotel quarantine checks A month before the Government introduced mandatory hotel quarantine, Ryanair warned the Department of Transport that its staff were "in no position" to "interrogate" passengers about their hotel bookings. Ireland • 11 May 21
Ryanair warned Government over hotel quarantine checks A month before the Government introduced mandatory hotel quarantine, Ryanair warned the Department of Transport that its staff were "in no position" to "interrogate" passengers about their hotel bookings. Ireland • 11 May 21
Cut to incentive scheme for some electric, hybrid cars The Department of Transport is to cut the grants available to some electric cars - capping the price of vehicles that qualify, and reducing the incentive for plug-in hybrids - as sales continue to lag ambitious Government targets. Business • 24 Aug 21
Cut to incentive scheme for some electric, hybrid cars The Department of Transport is to cut the grants available to some electric cars - capping the price of vehicles that qualify, and reducing the incentive for plug-in hybrids - as sales continue to lag ambitious Government targets. Business • 24 Aug 21
Call for regulation of electric scooters on roads The Road Safety Authority has urged parents not to buy electric scooters for children this Christmas. Ireland • 25 Oct 20
Call for regulation of electric scooters on roads The Road Safety Authority has urged parents not to buy electric scooters for children this Christmas. Ireland • 25 Oct 20
Two-thirds of speeding drivers fail to present licence Two-thirds of motorists convicted of speeding offences did not present their licences in court and may not have received penalty points, according to new figures. Ireland • 12 Jul 19
Two-thirds of speeding drivers fail to present licence Two-thirds of motorists convicted of speeding offences did not present their licences in court and may not have received penalty points, according to new figures. Ireland • 12 Jul 19
Public consultation on Western Rail Corridor extension Iarnród Éireann has launched a public consultation on the possible extension of the Western Rail Corridor (WRC), north of Athenry, Co Galway. Connacht • 05 Jun 19
Public consultation on Western Rail Corridor extension Iarnród Éireann has launched a public consultation on the possible extension of the Western Rail Corridor (WRC), north of Athenry, Co Galway. Connacht • 05 Jun 19
Cyclists upset as planned overtaking rules replaced Cycling groups have expressed disappointment after new laws setting out a minimum overtaking distance for motorists will now not go ahead as planned. Politics • 02 Jan 19
Cyclists upset as planned overtaking rules replaced Cycling groups have expressed disappointment after new laws setting out a minimum overtaking distance for motorists will now not go ahead as planned. Politics • 02 Jan 19
Confusion among agencies over air search and rescue A review of search and rescue aviation operations in Ireland has identified several sources of confusion among the agencies overseeing the system. Ireland • 24 Aug 18
Confusion among agencies over air search and rescue A review of search and rescue aviation operations in Ireland has identified several sources of confusion among the agencies overseeing the system. Ireland • 24 Aug 18
Two flood damaged roads in Donegal reopened Donegal County Council has reopened two of the main road arteries in the peninsula and hopes to have a third one open by Monday. News • 30 Aug 17
Two flood damaged roads in Donegal reopened Donegal County Council has reopened two of the main road arteries in the peninsula and hopes to have a third one open by Monday. News • 30 Aug 17
Unions at Bus Éireann serve strike notice Bus Éireann unions have formally served notice of all out indefinite strike action from 20 February if the company proceeds with planned cuts to pay and conditions on that date. News • 03 Feb 17
Unions at Bus Éireann serve strike notice Bus Éireann unions have formally served notice of all out indefinite strike action from 20 February if the company proceeds with planned cuts to pay and conditions on that date. News • 03 Feb 17
Taoiseach warns Bus Éireann finances 'perilous' The Taoiseach has described the finances of Bus Éireann as being in a "perilous" state, and has urged the company's management and unions to negotiate a settlement quickly to the current dispute. News • 01 Feb 17
Taoiseach warns Bus Éireann finances 'perilous' The Taoiseach has described the finances of Bus Éireann as being in a "perilous" state, and has urged the company's management and unions to negotiate a settlement quickly to the current dispute. News • 01 Feb 17
Four regional airports allocated €2.77m in funding Four regional Irish airports have been allocated €2.77 million in funding from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Business • 22 Dec 16
Four regional airports allocated €2.77m in funding Four regional Irish airports have been allocated €2.77 million in funding from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Business • 22 Dec 16
Bus Éireann unions to consult over pay claim The NBRU and SIPTU have said that their members in Bus Éireann will engage in a "consultative process" to formulate a strategy in relation to pay increases workers are seeking. bus eireann • 07 Dec 16
Bus Éireann unions to consult over pay claim The NBRU and SIPTU have said that their members in Bus Éireann will engage in a "consultative process" to formulate a strategy in relation to pay increases workers are seeking. bus eireann • 07 Dec 16
Govt committed to 10% bus route privatisation The Government has said it is committed to the tendering of 10% of bus routes to the private sector. News • 11 Apr 15
Govt committed to 10% bus route privatisation The Government has said it is committed to the tendering of 10% of bus routes to the private sector. News • 11 Apr 15
Reforms announced for rural transport scheme An overhaul of the Rural Transport Programme will reduce the number of companies running the scheme. News • 09 Jul 13
Reforms announced for rural transport scheme An overhaul of the Rural Transport Programme will reduce the number of companies running the scheme. News • 09 Jul 13
SIPTU wants cargo ship inspected SIPTU has called on the Department of Transport to inspect conditions on a bulk tanker docked at the Aughanish plant near Foynes in Limerick. News • 10 Oct 12
SIPTU wants cargo ship inspected SIPTU has called on the Department of Transport to inspect conditions on a bulk tanker docked at the Aughanish plant near Foynes in Limerick. News • 10 Oct 12
CIÉ given extra €36m to protect public transport The Cabinet has authorised the Department of Transport to allocate an extra €36m to CIÉ immediately to protect public transport services. News • 25 Jul 12
CIÉ given extra €36m to protect public transport The Cabinet has authorised the Department of Transport to allocate an extra €36m to CIÉ immediately to protect public transport services. News • 25 Jul 12
