Car volumes and public transport journeys rising New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that while car traffic volumes have not yet reached pre-Covid-19 levels, the gap between the 2021 and ... Business • 13 Jul
€10m in state funding for Cork runway rebuild approved €10m in funding towards the cost of rebuilding the runway at Cork airport has been approved by the Government. Business • 12 Jul
Confusion over future of Kerry-Dublin route There is confusion over the future of the Kerry-Dublin air route, after Ryanair claimed a Government statement on a new service was "premature and inaccurate". Business • 09 Jul
Irish Rail recorded €2.47m surplus last year Operational revenues at Irish Rail more than halved to €143.6m last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic impact. Business • 24 Jun
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
Full train schedule resumes, but capacity still 25% A full schedule of train services has resumed across the country, but capacity on board remains at 25% before rising to 50% from 7 May. Coronavirus • 04 May
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 ... Business • 02 Apr
Tech show offers transport solutions for Covid world The global Covid-19 pandemic has put the brakes on a number of mobility trends, prompting the transportation industry to rethink strategy. Business • 14 Jan
Sandymount residents 'frustrating' cycleway plans - DCC Dublin City Council has accused Sandymount residents of trying to "frustrate" a new cycleway on the seafront by bringing a case to An Bord Pleanála. Dublin • 13 Jan
Seven arrests made by new dedicated NI transport police A dedicated police team for public transport in Northern Ireland made seven arrests in their first three months. Ulster • 31 Dec 20
Pre-booking required on intercity routes over Christmas Iarnród Éireann has said that passengers will be required to pre-book their tickets if they want to travel on intercity rail services between Friday 18 ... Ireland • 07 Dec 20
EU govts at odds over common travel rules Many EU governments oppose common rules on the use of rapid Covid-19 tests, an internal document seen by Reuters says, in a new blow to ... Coronavirus • 17 Nov 20
December air restrictions risk 800,000 visits and €400m Failure by the Government to fully implement the EU traffic light system for international travel here could prevent up to 800,000 visits into Ireland over ... Business • 02 Nov 20
Remote working urged, appeal to avoid public transport People are being advised to continue working from home and to avoid public transport where possible, as part of new restrictions aimed at stopping the ... Coronavirus • 18 Aug 20
Luas extension would see 'grass track' through 3 parks A Luas extension to Finglas in Dublin will put a "grass track" through three local parks, according to the plan that has been drawn up ... Dublin • 29 Jul 20
Luas in 'back to basics' call over road safety Luas wants people, especially children, to get back to basics on road safety due to changes in road use around Dublin because of the Covid-19 ... Ireland • 23 Jul 20
Mandatory quarantine not possible to enforce - Ryan Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said a mandatory quarantine is not possible to enforce for those entering Ireland but stricter control measures are set ... Coronavirus • 07 Jul 20
Managing director of Shannon Airport leaves role The managing director of Shannon Airport, Andrew Murphy, has left his role. He will be taking up a position elsewhere in the aviation sector. Coronavirus • 03 Jul 20
Agriculture on agenda for government formation talks Talks on government formation will continue as the parties involved seek to reach an agreement by early next week. Politics • 04 Jun 20
Go-Ahead Group warns coronavirus will hit profit The Go-Ahead Group has warned that the impact of the coronavirus would hit profits this year, and uncertainty around the use of public transport once ... Business • 22 May 20
No early reopening of driving test centres - Ross There will be no early reopening of driving test centres, according to Minister for Transport Shane Ross. Ireland • 17 May 20
Union seeks clarity on funding for transport services The National Bus and Rail Union has called for immediate clarity on funding for transport services, following reports the CIÉ could run out of cash ... Ireland • 11 May 20
Campaigners want extra space for walkers, cyclists Campaigners have called for more space be given to pedestrians and cyclists during the Covid-19 restrictions. Coronavirus • 14 Apr 20
American Airlines applies for $12bn in aid from US American Airlines became the first US carrier to announce it will request federal aid under the just-approved relief package, saying it will apply for $12 ... Business • 31 Mar 20
Green Party proposes end of 'car-centric nation' The Green Party has launched its Transport Policy Paper, with proposals to move away from a "car-centric nation". Campaign Daily • 29 Jan 20
