Transport Cork County Council Pledges Crackdown on Rogue Hauliers Over Road Cement Spills
Local representatives warn that repeated concrete spills in Cobh and Carrigtwohill are damaging vehicles and straining municipal cleanup budgets.
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Transport MetroLink Business Plan Allocates Up to €500m for Construction Worker Accommodation
A revised business case for Dublin's €14.5bn–€17.5bn MetroLink project sets aside funding to house up to 2,000 workers, with units expected to revert to the State after construction.
Gardaí Mobilise 10,000 Tours of Duty and M50 Rolling Closures for Trump Visit
An Garda Síochána has declared an extraordinary event, deploying extensive security measures, rolling motorway closures, and airport travel warnings ahead of the US President's arrival.
Dublin City Council Drafts Policy to Reallocate Car Parking for On-Street Bike Bunkers
A new kerbside strategy aims to meet demand following more than 3,000 public requests for secure cycle storage units across the capital.
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Transport TII Awards €550m MetroLink Delivery Contract to Jacobs AECOM Consortium
Transport Infrastructure Ireland appoints engineering joint venture to oversee procurement, construction, and commissioning for Dublin's rail project.
Transport Department of Transport Imposes Maritime Exclusion Zones at Shannon and Doonbeg
Temporary navigational restrictions on the River Shannon and off the Clare coast will take effect from September 12 to 14 for a major security operation.
Transport Dublin City Council to Phase Out Clamping Vans in Major Parking Overhaul
A new €51 million contract with Apcoa Parking Ireland will shift the capital's enforcement model toward towing, fining, and public reports.
Transport Flight Disruption Hits Irish Airports After UK Air Traffic Control System Failure
Dozens of flights were cancelled at Dublin and Cork airports following a technical fault in the UK's flight processing system.
Transport Aer Lingus Pilot Reports Large Drone Sighting Off Irish Coast on Approach to Dublin
Aviation authorities and gardaí were alerted after an incoming flight reported a large black drone operating at 6,000 feet over the Irish Sea.
Transport Dublin City Council Backs Motion Opposing Planned Public Transport Fare Hike
Councillors across all parties have called on the National Transport Authority and Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien to scrap an average 15% fare increase scheduled for January.
Transport Man Charged After Lorry and Tractor Collide on M1 Boyne Valley Bridge
Southbound traffic on the M1 motorway near Drogheda experienced major disruption following an early morning collision.
Transport Used EV Prices Rise in Ireland for First Time Since 2023 as Japanese Imports Surge
Second-hand electric vehicle prices grew by 2% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, while Japan now accounts for 55% of all used car imports to Ireland.
Transport Overnight Closures Announced for Cork’s N27 South Link Road for Resurfacing
Inbound lanes between Kinsale Road Roundabout and Old Station Road will close nightly from September 7 to September 12 to facilitate road improvement works.
Transport Irish Rail Terminates Indra Sistemas Contract Over Stalled Rail System
State rail operator prepares legal action to seek damages following the cancellation of a long-delayed traffic management project.
Transport Ireland Obtains EU Approval to Fast-Track E-Scooter Age Limit Increase to 18
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien confirms the European Union approved an urgent adoption process to raise the minimum age for e-scooter riders by late September.
Transport Two-Year-Old Boy Airlifted to Hospital in Serious Condition After Rathkeale Collision
Emergency services responded to the road traffic collision in West Limerick shortly after 4pm on Saturday.
Transport Oireachtas Transport Committee Invites NTA to Hearing Over Planned Fare Increases
Lawmakers call on transport regulators to explain an upcoming 15% average rise in public transport fares amid widespread criticism.
Transport Planning Permission Granted for New Commuter Railway Station in Blackpool, Cork
The new station at Kilbarry forms a key component of Irish Rail's €1bn+ Cork Area Commuter Rail expansion project.
Transport Irish Road Haulage Association Annual Conference Opens in Killarney
Transport operators, policymakers, and government ministers gather in Kerry to discuss fuel costs, fleet decarbonisation, and supply chain challenges.
Transport Mandatory Helmet and Hi-Vis Rules for E-Scooter Users Take Effect in Ireland
New traffic safety regulations signed by Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien and Minister of State Seán Canney require all e-scooter riders in Ireland to wear helmets and high-visibility gear starting September 4.
Transport Westport Rail Line Suspended Following Train and Car Collision in Mayo
Emergency services responded after a Dublin Heuston to Westport passenger train struck a vehicle at a level crossing near Ballyhaunis on Thursday evening.
Transport National Transport Authority Announces Average 15% Fare Increase for 2027
Adult public transport fares across Ireland will rise starting in January 2027 under a revised structure, while free travel and concessions for young adults and seniors remain in place.
Development preview: new cross-city bus corridor enters consultation
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