Transport project considers charges for road network A new transport project is looking at a range of options around the removal of all existing road tolls or even the introduction of charging … Business • 12 Jan
Road safety appeal as new drug testing device deployed Gardaí are deploying a new drug testing device for drivers from today, to coincide with the start of their Christmas and New Year road safety … Ireland • 01 Dec 22
Man dies after being hit by lorry in Co Down A man in his 60s has died following a road crash in Co Down. Regional • 25 Nov 22
Taoiseach 'concerned' about timing of toll increases The Taoiseach has said that the Government has some concerns around the timing of toll increases. Ireland • 17 Nov 22
Car sales up in April but down compared to 2019 The number of new cars registered in April was substantially higher year-on-year, according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, but was lower than … Business • 04 May 21
1,072 motorists detected speeding on Slow Down Day More than 1,000 motorists were detected speeding during National Slow Down Day, including one travelling at more than double the speed limit in Dublin and … Ireland • 23 May 20
Car detected travelling at 202km/h on Dublin's M50 Figures from gardaí show that 693 vehicles have been detected travelling in excess of the speed limit during the first few hours of National Slow … Ireland • 22 May 20
Protest in Mali over 'obstacle course' roads Like many of his fellow Malians, Ousmane Maiga used to drive regularly between Gao, in the north of the country, and the capital Bamako. News Lens • 11 Sep 19
Women outline barriers to commuting by bike The number of people commuting to work by bicycle increased by 44% between 2011 and 2017. But despite the rise in popularity, women represent just … Ireland • 09 Jun 19
Lowest year on record for road deaths The Road Safety Authority has published provisional statistics for 2017, which show a 15% drop in road deaths compared with the previous year. Roads • 01 Jan 18
Sixteen people killed on Irish roads in July Gardaí have issued an appeal for motorists to take extra care on the roads this summer after 16 people died in road crashes this month, … News • 31 Jul 17
Business leaders in call for road improvements Business leaders from eight towns and counties in the midlands and the west mett Minister for Transport Shane Ross to demand the Government honours its … News • 13 Dec 16
Concern over seatbelt compliance The Road Safety Authority has expressed concern that over a third of drivers and passengers killed on the State's roads so far this year were … Ireland • 15 Aug 15
Motorcyclists urged to take care over weekend Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority are urging motorists to take care over the bank holiday weekend, and to keep a particular look out for … News • 01 May 15
Hundreds attend meeting opposing Galway bypass Several hundred people have attended a meeting in Galway to oppose plans for a new road infrastructure through the city. News • 20 Feb 15
Dept insists more service stations will be built A plan to build several more service stations beside the country's motorways could be in difficulty before much of the work has even started. News • 21 Jun 14
Details of €330m road spending released Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar has announced details of a €330 million investment programme for regional and local roads. News • 23 Jan 14
805 drink-driving arrests over Christmas Twenty-two people were arrested on average each day for drink-driving over the Christmas enforcement campaign, which ran from 1 December to 5 January. News • 21 Jan 14
First increase in capital budget since 2008 The Government has announced it is to spend an additional €150m on capital projects, including roads, local authority housing and schools, for 2013 to 2014. Business • 05 Jun 13
Call for greater garda presence on roads Speaking at the launch of a new road safety initiative for tourists, Assistant Garda Commissioner Gerard Phillips has defended the garda road safety effort. News • 04 Jun 13
Gardaí issue bank holiday warning to motorists Gardaí have appealed to motorists to take care on the roads over the bank holiday weekend. News • 29 Mar 13
New strategy aims to reduce road deaths The Government aims to reduce road deaths by almost a quarter and serious injuries by 30% as part of its new road safety strategy, which … News • 29 Mar 13
Rain causes flooding in east and south Heavy overnight rain, which caused flooding in some parts of the east and south of the country, has eased in most areas. News • 26 Nov 12
Drivers urged to slow down over bank holiday Gardaí have appealed to motorists to reduce their speed, as thousands of people take to the road for the August bank holiday weekend. News • 03 Aug 12
Dublin the sixth most congested city in Europe Dublin is the sixth most congested city in Europe, with more traffic problems than London, Stockholm or Hamburg. News • 10 Jul 12
