Legislative pantomime to fix penalty points loophole is not as absurd as it seems
Government has no record of number of ancillary disqualifications given in lieu of penalty points
Department of Transport
Plans to inspect aircraft suspected of carrying weapons to Israel in doubt
Officials conscious of the reaction of Trump administration to any efforts to inspect Israel-bound flights from the US
State’s scheme to help taxi drivers switch to EVs paused amid record demand
Grants of up to €25,000 have been available in recent years for taxi, hackney and limousine operators who wish to buy electric vehicles
Learner drivers face having to start again if they have more than four permits without passing a test
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien advises changes must be made to learner permit regime for sake of road safety
Loophole used by some drivers to avoid penalty points due to be closed by end of month
Number of motorists were allowed to get 24-hour disqualifications instead of endorsements on their licence
EV Q&A: Pilot scheme aims to connect drivers with people willing to rent use of private chargers
If homeowners rent out charging points when they are not in use, it will take pressure off the network and make things easier for all
Drivers caught speeding could be sent on re-education courses under new proposals
Initiative could be an alternative to penalty points on driving licences
Department of Transport strongly backs Dublin Airport expansion and easing of passenger gap
Transport docs
More than €700m for new road projects as Healy-Raes claim ‘the people want tar’
Projects to benefit include Shannon Crossing and Killaloe bypass project and Coonagh to Knockalisheen distributor road in Limerick
Moaning about cycle lanes is a symptom of our inertia on road safety and climate
Untold story about our roads is the dramatic rise in serious injuries in 10 years
Rural residents to be allowed to book local bus service using phone app
Department of Transport says people looking to use Local Link would plan their trip using online booking technology
Irish Coast Guard responded to more than 2,500 incidents in 2024
Coast Guard units mobilised 1,154 times in past 12 months, providing critical assistance to 537 people
Holyhead Port will remain closed over Christmas with ferries cancelled, operators confirm
Around 100,000 people will need to make alternative arrangements over festive period
Holyhead Port: Ferry travel remains at risk of disruption as postal delays are largely cleared
Irish and Welsh ministers meet over response to port’s closure due to storm damage
Road safety: Law change aimed at closing net on disqualified drivers delayed
‘Game-changer’ amendment would give gardaí ability to identify banned drivers who fail to surrender licences
‘We’re not giving up until she is found’: Search for Galway swimmer to continue through poor weather
Máire Ní Fhátharta was last known to have been at Silverstrand near Barna last Tuesday
Green ‘flash’ registration plates for motorists on Irish roads with zero-emission vehicles
The plates ‘will help us visualise our zero emission future’, says Eamon Ryan
New aircraft inspection system planned to prevent illegal transport of weapons through Ireland
Proposed regime aimed at deterring airlines who may attempt to travel through Ireland with munitions without exemptions
Planes allegedly carrying munitions over State may not have needed permission for ‘some of’ cargo – Ryan
Minister says there is ‘ambiguity’ around whether aircraft needed an exemption but were not in breach of international law
Incoming MetroLink CEO requested removal of probationary period in €550k contract
Sean Sweeney, appointed in June, also sought changes to pension terms and car access ahead of taking up post
Eamon Ryan to raise fears of biofuel import fraud with EU committee
Minister for Transport calls for investigation by EU on biofuel imports
Aircraft carrying weapons possibly violated Irish sovereign airspace while trying ‘to save fuel’, Tánaiste suggests
Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy accuses Government of not regarding overflights by aircraft holding munitions ‘to be a serious matter’
Transport chiefs plan to break up Road Safety Agency and start big projects using Apple proceeds
Budget 2025: Eamon Ryan favours investing in metropolitan rail in Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford
Airline accused of transporting Israeli-bound military goods through Irish airspace now rerouting flights
Challenge Group allegedly transported tonnes of military goods over Ireland in potential breach of law
Companies in breach of Irish air space rules may be banned, says Taoiseach
Airlines carrying ‘munitions of war’ over State must apply for premission before crossing with ordnance
Nine alleged military cargo flights to Israel used Irish airspace, investigation finds
Department of Transport says it is still working to confirm aircraft were carrying munitions of war
EV purchase slump due to ‘perfect storm’ of charger and pricing problems
Electric car sales have declined by a more than a quarter in a year – what can be done to halt the slide?
Dublin’s BusConnects: The issues still preventing it from being fully rolled out
Roll-out of Dublin bus network redesign accompanied by creation of 230km of bus lanes slowed by infrastructure delays and difficulties in hiring drivers
State approved €550,000 salary for MetroLink chief after warning of potential risk to project
Department of Public Expenditure noted efforts to recruit project director at lower salary failed to yield candidate of sufficient calibre to manage likely ‘largest-ever public investment project in the history of the State’
Road safety: Small ‘correction’ to law could be ‘game changer’ in dealing with disqualified drivers
Amendment to Road Traffic Act would allow gardaí instant access on whether motorist disqualified, uninsured or carrying penalty points
Hauliers complain that poor quality biofuels are hitting costs
Examination found Irish samples fall short of EU standards while those from outside the State passed
Infighting and division in Doolin Coast Guard prompts husband of Caitríona Lucas to set up independent rescue service
The current Coast Guard unit does not have enough experienced members to operate a climbing team, a critical part of the rescue and recovery service at the Cliffs of Moher
Prospect of major overhaul of Road Safety Authority with some functions moving closer to department
It comes as work is ongoing on review of agency which has been under pressure amid rising numbers of deaths on Irish roads
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