Gormley introduces new energy-rating system for carsA NEW energy-rating system for vehicles shows how driving a medium-sized car can help the environment and save money.Fri Jun 20 2008 - 01:00
Citywest extension of Luas Red line approved by Bord PleanálaTHE CITYWEST/Saggart extension of the Luas Red line in west Dublin is expected to open to the public in 2011, following approval…Thu Jun 19 2008 - 01:00
Gormley unveils new car label systemMinister for the Environment John Gormley this morning launched a new vehicle labelling system for new cars to allow consumers…Thu Jun 19 2008 - 01:00
Dempsey clashes with TDs over Dáil questionsMINISTER FOR Transport Noel Dempsey has accused some Dáil deputies of “a scandalous abuse of the parliamentary question system…Thu Jun 19 2008 - 01:00
Town of Drogheda to be split by proposed DTATHE TOWN of Drogheda on the border of Meath and Louth is to be split by the proposed Dublin Transport Authority (DTA), with only…Thu Jun 19 2008 - 01:00
EU database will ensure no escape for rogue hauliersHAULIERS AND bus companies across Europe will no longer be able to break the rules of the road when out of their own countries…Wed Jun 18 2008 - 01:00
Galway council seeks to remove Eyre Sq arbitratorAN ARBITRATOR who found in favour of a contractor who walked away from a multi-million euro refurbishment project at Eyre Square…Tue Jun 17 2008 - 01:00
God proves he has all the best tunes as Christian music festival rocks WicklowROCK MUSIC, picnics in the Wicklow sunshine, young people gyrating to the sound of indie, pop and funk, the Glenealy valley in…Mon Jun 16 2008 - 01:00
Cars to be allowed back on main street in Dún LaoghaireLOWER GEORGE’S Street in Dún Laoghaire is to be “depedestrianised” as part of a new traffic management plan for the town…Sat Jun 14 2008 - 01:00
Garda to step up checks on motoristsGARDAÍ HAVE warned motorists to expect additional checks for compliance with a range of driving regulations over the next six…Fri Jun 13 2008 - 01:00
Fear over blowing up of lethal chemicalPLANS TO destroy 15kg of waste hydrogen cyanide by explosion in the Wicklow Mountains later this month have been confirmed by…Thu Jun 12 2008 - 01:00
Minister rules out special help for the haulage sectorTHE MINISTER for Transport Mr Dempsey has ruled out any special assistance for the haulage sector, following recent rises in …Wed Jun 11 2008 - 01:00
Preferred firm named for speed camerasAN IRISH, French and Australian consortium including the Co Kerry-based Spectra Group, headed by businessman Xavier McAuliffe…Tue Jun 10 2008 - 01:00
Wicklow timber factory may be demolishedTHE OWNER of a timber homes and garden products firm in Co Wicklow said he is considering his options, following a decision by…Tue Jun 10 2008 - 01:00
50,000 learner drivers face June 30th restrictionsMORE THAN 50,000 learner drivers are likely to be affected by the June 30th deadline ending the practice where some provisional…Mon Jun 09 2008 - 01:00
Ex-solicitor in Lynn firm claims €4,000THE EMPLOYMENT Appeals Tribunal has reserved judgment in a redundancy claim from a solicitor who alerted the Law Society to concerns…Sat Jun 07 2008 - 01:00
Faulty radar delays flights at Dublin airportDUBLIN AIRPORT Authority said it was minimising delays yesterday, after a radar fault late on Wednesday night led to restrictions…Fri Jun 06 2008 - 01:00
Penal Reform Trust urges one prisoner per cell policy for new jailsOIREACHTAS COMMITEE: THE GOVERNMENT should publish a clear policy commitment to single occupancy prison cells and remove certain…Thu Jun 05 2008 - 01:00
ESRI submission questions new carbon taxesCAR OWNERSHIP "does not generate any emissions in Ireland, while car usage obviously does" the ESRI has told the Government in…Wed Jun 04 2008 - 01:00
Striking Cork train drivers will return to work todayONLY SLIGHT disruption to train services is expected early this morning in Cork following an agreement yesterday on striking …Fri May 30 2008 - 01:00
Smaller stores to refuse toll paymentsUP TO 1,500 convenience stores and newsagents are refusing to handle payments for barrier-free tolling when it comes into operation…Fri May 30 2008 - 01:00
Dempsey to open Carlow bypass this afternoonMINISTER FOR Transport Noel Dempsey is to open a €216 million bypass of Carlow town this afternoon. The 18Thu May 29 2008 - 01:00
Choice of nine toll tags for M50 motoristsMOTORISTS OPTING to pay for barrier-free tolling on the M50 by way of electronic tags will have a choice of nine different tags…Thu May 29 2008 - 01:00
Reports call for reform to encourage electric take-upIRELAND could massively reduce CO2 emissions if just 10 per cent of motorists switched to hybrid or electric engines, a new report…Wed May 28 2008 - 01:00
The Red Cow: work in progressJUST WHEN you thought it was safe to go back to the Red Cow..Wed May 28 2008 - 01:00
Metro could boost jobs, study claimsTHE DEVELOPMENT of a "Metro North Economic Corridor", which could create an additional 37,000 jobs over 20 years and fund half…Tue May 27 2008 - 01:00
Turnout crucial for Yes vote - McCreevyEU Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services Charlie McCreevy has called for the 'Yes' side in the Lisbon Treaty debate…Mon May 26 2008 - 01:00
Recommended lorry height too high for Port TunnelA NEW report from InterTradeIreland, entitled Freight Transport Report for the Island of Ireland, will be presented to Minister…Wed May 21 2008 - 01:00
Call to ask why other EU citizens not votingCAMPAIGN LAUNCH: THE CENTRAL question voters should ask themselves in the debate on the Lisbon Treaty is: "Why are all of the…Sat May 17 2008 - 01:00
Motorists urged to switch off mobilesMORE THAN 35,000 people have been given penalty points for holding a mobile phone while driving, since the activity was made …Fri May 16 2008 - 01:00
Ministers will try to match North-South penalty pointsMINISTER FOR Transport Noel Dempsey is to meet the North’s Minister for the Environment Arlene Foster in an attempt to overcome…Fri May 16 2008 - 01:00
NRA chief backs eastern bypass for DublinTHE ECONOMIC arguments for building Dublin’s eastern bypass and the proposed Leinster outer orbital motorway were “immense”, …Thu May 15 2008 - 01:00
New plan for drink driversA COUNSELLING re-education scheme for drivers who offend under existing drink or drug legislation is to be the subject of talks…Wed May 14 2008 - 01:00
Lough Ree tourism scheme droppedPROPOSALS TO rezone land along the river Shannon for a marina, slipway, island and hotel, among other tourism related amenities…Tue May 13 2008 - 01:00
GAA's goal is a greener Croke ParkA NEW green initiative to make Dublin’s Croke Park a carbon-free stadium was announced yesterday by the GAA and the ESB.Sat May 10 2008 - 01:00
Record €1m fine for contractor who engaged in illegal dumpingA RECORD €1m fine has been handed down by the Circuit Court to a waste contractor who engaged in illegal dumping over a four-…Fri May 09 2008 - 01:00
Illegal dumps found near Sally Gap in WicklowUP TO six tonnes of waste paper and promotional material, and general refuse dumped over the last three days, have been discovered…Thu May 08 2008 - 01:00
Irish aid efforts for cyclone victimsIreland/Burma: PRESIDENT MARY McAleese has led expressions of sympathy to the people of Burma on the loss of life and devastation…Thu May 08 2008 - 01:00
NRA to 'retrofit' lanes on newer national routesTHE NATIONAL Roads Authority (NRA) is to retrofit "two-plus-one" or dual carriageway roads to some of the State's newer single…Wed May 07 2008 - 01:00
HSE warning over nurses disputeThe Health Service Executive (HSE) could become embroiled in a "long and dirty battle" with psychiatric nurses, the nurses' unions…Tue May 06 2008 - 01:00
Things heat up over holiday weekendTHE HIGHEST temperatures recorded so far this year - 20Tue May 06 2008 - 01:00
Children of Irish couple taken into care over drink binge in PortugalA FAMILY from Northern Ireland is facing investigation by UK social services, after three children were taken into care while…Mon May 05 2008 - 01:00
Minister warns of big rise in holiday deathsTHE NUMBER of deaths of Irish people while travelling abroad may more than double this year if current trends continue, the Minister…Mon May 05 2008 - 01:00
Bishop welcomes new press overseerTHE PRESS Ombudsman should help sustain public confidence in the media and encourage high standards in journalism, Bishop Joseph…Mon May 05 2008 - 01:00
Plan to include forestry in EU emissions trading schemesIRELAND IS pushing for the inclusion of forestry as a “carbon sink” in future EU emissions trading schemes, the Institute of …Thu May 01 2008 - 01:00
Irish roads fare badly in new European reportSOME OF Ireland's newer, improved roads come in for criticism under a new rating scheme contained in the latest European Road…Wed Apr 30 2008 - 01:00
New strategy for MalahidePLANNING DEVELOPMENT: FINGAL COUNTY Council has begun a period of public consultation on a new urban strategy for Malahide in…Wed Apr 30 2008 - 01:00
Road safety programme for Transition Year studentsA new Road Safety Programme which will involve Transition Year students was launched yesterdayWed Apr 30 2008 - 01:00
Dempsey promises bus market reformEARLY PROGRESS in reforming “badly outdated” and “procedurally very slow and cumbersome” regulations governing the bus market…Tue Apr 29 2008 - 01:00
Conference on Dublin told of chance to redesignTHE FIRST chance to redesign Dublin city since the 18th century would preserve the Georgian squares and streetscapes while allowing…Wed Apr 23 2008 - 01:00
