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In the last week in July, car traffic volumes in Dublin were 12% lower than the same week in 2019

Car traffic volumes still below pre-Covid levels - CSO

Public transport journeys and car traffic volumes in July were still below pre-pandemic levels.

Traffic volumes rose by almost 20% in Dublin in the last week of January when compared to the first week of the month

Traffic levels increase as Covid curbs ease

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the easing of Covid restrictions last month led to an increase in traffic on the country's roads.

Business • 11 Feb 22

New CSO figures show that car traffic volumes at the end of August are still 12% lower than the same time in 2019 (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Traffic figures returning to pre-Covid levels - CSO

Car traffic volumes have not yet returned to pre-Covid-19 levels but the gap between 2021 and 2019 figures is gradually declining, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today.

Business • 13 Sep 21

Car volumes for the week starting March 28 were 120.5% higher in regional locations than the same time last year

Car traffic figures continue to increase in March - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that car traffic remained at a low level for most of March after the move to Level 5 restrictions on 27 December.

Business • 13 Apr 21

The AA said traffic volumes are down over two thirds

AA says insurers must reduce premiums during crisis

AA Ireland has called on insurers to do more to help motorists in financial difficulty as a result of the Covid-19 emergency.

Business • 23 Apr 20

The 'zebras' try to encourage drivers to respect pedestrians

Traffic calming zebras cross paths with La Paz drivers

'Zebras' are on the loose on the often chaotic streets of La Paz.

News Lens • 14 Jan 20

AA Ireland said commuter traffic on main routes around the country will peak today and into the weekend

Commuter routes busy as Christmas exodus begins

AA Ireland is urging motorists to be extra cautious as the Christmas exodus begins, with many people expected to take a half day and get on the road home.

Ireland • 20 Dec 19

Gardaí hope a driver data app will be rolled out across the country by the end of the year

7% increase in road deaths 'alarming' - RSA

The Road Safety Authority has said the 7% increase in road deaths in the first six months of the year is alarming.

Ireland • 02 Aug 19

Most respondents said other drivers' behaviour was a bigger distraction

Driven to distraction - Most drivers admit using phones

A survey has found that two thirds of Irish motorists admit to using their phones while driving, while 45% admit to other distractions, such as eating or applying make-up at the wheel.

News Lens • 30 Jul 19

170 over speed limit during Operation Slowdown

A vehicle travelling at 131km/h in a 100km/h zone in Co Cavan was one of 170 vehicles detected as being over the speed limit during Operation Slowdown.

Ireland • 26 May 17

Workers face ongoing delays of up to an hour or more getting in and out of the business park

Plan for new link road in Galway rejected

Plans for a new road to alleviate chronic traffic congestion in a Galway business park have been rejected by An Bord Pleanála.

News • 21 Sep 16

Dublin Bus workers are in a dispute over pay

Unions call for negotiations in Dublin Bus dispute

SIPTU and the NBRU have called on Dublin Bus to engage in serious pay negotiations to avert an escalation of strike action.

News • 09 Sep 16

There is already a 30km/h zone in the city centre core and other smaller zones in some Dublin suburbs

30km Dublin city speed limit consultation begins

A proposal to extend Dublin's 30km/h speed limit to all residential roads between the canals went to public consultation today.

News • 13 Jul 16

New limit could be in place by the end of 2016

Dublin 30km/h limit could be widened

A 30km/h speed limit on all non-radial roads in Dublin city centre could be in place by the end of the year following a decision by councillors.

News • 25 May 16

Ryanair's December passenger numbers up 25% to 7.5 million

Ryanair to open new base in Belfast

Ryanair is to open a new base at Belfast International Airport, starting in March.

Business • 07 Jan 16

A range of proposals are on the table including closing some streets to cars

Proposals to change Dublin city traffic plan

Proposals to dramatically change traffic plans in Dublin city, including closing some streets to cars and making others public transport only, were discussed at Dublin City Council's transport committee this morning.

News • 16 Sep 15

The 40ft inflatable character was deflated by gardaí who attended the scene (Pic:Twitter)

Giant minion causes traffic disruption in Dublin

Traffic was disrupted for a time in north Dublin today by a giant inflatable Minion that flew onto the Swords road.

News • 03 Aug 15

RSA Chairperson Liz O'Donnell said it would be vital to increase the number of officers in the Traffic Corps

RSA chief calls for more resources for policing

The head of the Road Safety Authority has called for the policing of road safety to be made a priority, and for more resources to be allocated to the Garda Traffic Corps.

News • 06 Feb 15

Operation Open City will see more gardaí around Dublin city centre

Christmas traffic management plan begins in Dublin

An operation is under way aimed at keeping traffic flowing and minimising disruption in the Dublin region in the run-up to Christmas.

News • 07 Dec 14

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says he is expecting slightly stronger traffic growth in its European winter schedule

Ryanair profit will be at 'top end of guidance'

Ryanair said today it expected its full-year net profit will be towards the upper end of its current guidance of between €620m and €650m.

Business • 25 Sep 14

Operation Open City will see high visibility enforcement operations on all major arterial routes and link roads in Dublin

Operation Open City under way in Dublin

Operation Open City, aimed at keeping traffic flowing and minimising disruption in the Dublin region in the run-up to Christmas, has been launched by gardaí.

News • 09 Dec 13

Ryanair carried almost 81 million passengers in the year to October 2013

Ryanair carried 8m passengers in October

Ryanair carried more than eight million passengers in October, according to the airline, a 6% rise on the same month of last year.

Business • 01 Nov 13

The traffic lights will be removed from the Newlands Cross junction

Over 1,000 jobs to be created in roads upgrade

Over 1,000 construction jobs will be created in the next two years as part of a major upgrade of the N11 and N7 road networks.

News • 01 May 13

Ryanair's September passenger stats up by 8%

Ryanair has said that September was the sixth month in a row in which it carried more than 7 million passengers.

Business • 03 Oct 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