Ballymun developer against surface level metroBallymun Regeneration, which is leading a €1 billion revitalisation of the north Dublin suburb, has said its project will be "…Thu Mar 29 2007 - 01:00
Minister asked to justify low numbers using tunnelOpposition politicians have asked Minister for Transport Martin Cullen to "justify the €1 billion cost of Dublin Port Tunnel" …Wed Mar 28 2007 - 01:00
New charter to protect energy consumersElderly and vulnerable consumers of electricity and gas are to have increased protection under new codes of practice announced…Tue Mar 27 2007 - 01:00
CSO shows increase in January visitorsThe numbers of people visiting Ireland in January have been rising steadily in recent years - but not as fast as the numbers …Sat Mar 24 2007 - 00:00
Publication of updated 'Rules of the Road'Some 30,000 drivers a month are currently subject to a random breath test, and the numbers are set to rise over the coming months…Thu Mar 22 2007 - 00:00
Council wants zoning changes in GreystonesWicklow County Council is considering reducing the size of an architectural conservation area at The Burnaby in GreystonesMon Mar 19 2007 - 00:00
Republic's hospitals have lowest rate of infectionThe Republic's hospitals have emerged with a significantly lower incidence of MRSA and other infections than their counterparts…Sat Mar 17 2007 - 00:00
One in 20 will get hospital infection, HSE survey findsOne in 20 patients in the Republic's hospitals will leave with a healthcare related infection, while one in 200 runs the risk…Sat Mar 17 2007 - 00:00
UK checks stopping many 'unroadworthy' Irish vehiclesBritish government officials have strongly criticised the standard of Irish commercial vehicles travelling to, and across, the…Wed Mar 14 2007 - 00:00
Congestion charges focus of White PaperThe Government plans to introduce congestion charging, road pricing, car sharing schemes and workplace travel plans, as part …Wed Mar 14 2007 - 00:00
Opposition parties reject Government 'green spin'Reaction: There was a mixed reaction from Opposition parties and other commentators to the Government's White Paper on energy…Tue Mar 13 2007 - 00:00
'Ambition' of renewable targets questionedIreland will have to follow through on the implementation of its renewable energy targets, which are achievable and could even…Tue Mar 13 2007 - 00:00
SF to meet on NI powersharingThe Sinn Féin Ardcomharile is to meet in Dublin this morning to begin preparations for a return to a powersharing government …Sat Mar 10 2007 - 00:00
98 jobs lost in BlanchardstownA Co Dublin company has announced the loss of 98 jobs in BlanchardstownSat Mar 10 2007 - 00:00
Incinerator design defended at hearingThe proposed incinerator for the northeast would not be visible from Newgrange or the site of the Battle of the Boyne, would …Thu Mar 08 2007 - 00:00
Contracts for construction of M3 signedContracts for the construction of one of the State's most expensive motorway sections yet, the controversial M3 motorway in Co…Thu Mar 08 2007 - 00:00
Mother says Derek a model son who never came to attention of gardaíDerek O'Toole was "a model son" who was never in trouble in his life, his mother said yesterday.Tue Mar 06 2007 - 00:00
M3 road contracts likely to be signed shortlyContracts for the construction of the controversial M3 motorway in Co Meath are expected to be signed next week between the …Fri Mar 02 2007 - 00:00
Former swimming coach released from prisonFormer Irish international swimming coach Derry O'Rourke was released early yesterday morning from the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise…Fri Mar 02 2007 - 00:00
Minister rules out new tolled sections on M50 until 2015Motorists using the M50 will continue to pay tolls only at the West-Link bridge until at least 2015, Minister for Transport Martin…Fri Mar 02 2007 - 00:00
Significant fall in road deaths this yearRoad deaths for the early part of this year are significantly down on last year and Ireland is on target for road fatality levels…Wed Feb 28 2007 - 00:00
Plans to regulate instructors due within weeksFinal proposals for the regulation of driving instructors have been drawn up by the Road Safety Authority and are to be signed…Wed Feb 28 2007 - 00:00
Parties criticise planning 'policy failure'Ireland's performance in the European Environment Agency report was described as "damming" by Fine Gael environment spokesman…Tue Feb 27 2007 - 00:00
Citywest Luas line extension agreedAgreement has been reached between the Railway Procurement Agency and a consortium of private developers for the Citywest extension…Sat Feb 17 2007 - 00:00
New schemes aim to assist people in buying housesNew opportunities for people to buy their own homes have been outlined by Minister of State for Housing Noel Ahern.Fri Feb 16 2007 - 00:00
State to acquire unused development land by orderThe Government is to introduce a "use or lose it" provision under which the State will compulsorily acquire development land …Fri Feb 16 2007 - 00:00
Royal Canal reopening takes boaters to within 3km of ShannonThe Royal Canal is to be reopened to within three kilometres of the Shannon by this summer - but boaters will have to wait until…Tue Feb 13 2007 - 00:00
Phase two of M/N9 gets under wayThe sod has been turned to mark the start of construction on a new €274 million section of the Dublin to Waterford motorway…Tue Feb 13 2007 - 00:00
Transport industry faces obligation to use biofuelsAn obligation on the transport industry to increase its use of biofuels, was announced yesterday by Minister for Natural Resources…Tue Feb 13 2007 - 00:00
Driver tested after man killed when hit by carMain Street in Arklow, Co Wicklow, remained cordoned off last night after the early-morning incident involving a car in which…Sat Feb 03 2007 - 00:00
Metro projects to be independently scrutinisedMinister for Transport Martin Cullen has said major projects in Transport 21, including the proposed new metros for Dublin, are…Fri Feb 02 2007 - 00:00
Senator admits getting extra €2,600 paymentMahon tribunal: Fianna Fáil Senator Don Lydon yesterday admitted the existence of a further payment of €2,600 (IR£2000) which…Fri Feb 02 2007 - 00:00
New plan for KilternanPlans to increase the population of Kilternan in south Co Dublin from the current level of about 800 people up to a maximum of…Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
Green light for Dalkey developmentDevelopers Wesley Curran and Graham O'Donnell have been given approval by An Bord Pleanála for a €50 million development on a…Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
Port tunnel 100km/h speeding video removed from websiteA video, apparently made on a hand-held mobile phone and showing a lorry travelling through the Dublin Port Tunnel at more than…Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
573 firearms seized in Operation AnvilAn 18-month Garda investigation into armed gangs has resulted in the seizure of 573 firearms, nearly 5,000 arrests and the recovery…Tue Jan 30 2007 - 00:00
Affordable home partnership buys 500 unitsThe Government's Affordable Homes Partnership has bought some 500 new homes on the open market in the greater Dublin area in …Mon Jan 29 2007 - 00:00
Luas link plan to be debatedPlans to link up Dublin's two Luas light rail lines are to be the subject of a new round of public consultation starting this…Mon Jan 29 2007 - 00:00
Cars get access to port tunnelDublin Port Tunnel will come a step nearer to being fully operational at 6am tomorrow when private cars are allowed to use the…Sat Jan 27 2007 - 00:00
Bid to regulate property management firmsThe Government is to set up a high-level group to consider how best to regulate the operation of property management companies…Fri Jan 26 2007 - 00:00
Richard Farrington: the developer and his planRichard Farrington (41), who will this morning formally lodge a planning application for a new super-hospital complex at Corkagh…Fri Jan 26 2007 - 00:00
Bord criticises council for lack of 'vision' in Sandyford Industrial EstateAn Bord Pleanála has criticised Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council over what it sees as a lack of "high quality vision" for…Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
Super hospital at Naas Road sitePlans for a major "tri-location, super hospital complex" incorporating a 450-bed children's hospital have been drawn up for a…Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
Sailing club to appeal Greystones marinaGreystones Sailing Club in Co Wicklow is to object to revised plans for a major refurbishment of Greystones Harbour and the creation…Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
Health alert overwater monitoringA lack of adequate monitoring of group water supplies by local authorities is risking people's health, according to the Environmental…Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
2010 target date for completion of key routesto DublinRoads: The National Development Plan includes a commitment to complete the major roads between Dublin and the regional cities…Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
Funding of public transport schemes set to quadrupleCommuters: Commuters stand to be among the main beneficiaries of the National Development Plan if the €12Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
Beware lurking politiciansMotorists have been warned to avoid being distracted by images of politicians smiling hopefully across fences at traffic on the…Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
NRA crosses border againThe National Roads Authority (NRA) is to embark on its third roads project spanning the border with Northern Ireland.Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
New routes, extensions, reopenings. . .Rail network: Railway enhancements in the new National Development Plan include most of the 10-year Transport 21 plans announced…Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
