Saturday 25 May, 2013
Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day.
It is understood there was a racial element to the attack. One person has been arrested and charged.
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today…
Siptu is to ballot its members for industrial action this Thursday.
Legislation taking effect today gives Emily Logan the power to investigate the treatment of children by a slew of new agencies.
It’s pretty simple really.
How much to town, bus driver?
Snow and ice is causing havoc for road users this morning.
To mark International Day Against Racism, the Immigrant Council of Ireland is urging people to report racist abuse.
To mark International Day Against Racism, Dublin transport providers are carrying the message: “Dublin’s Transport Links – Racism Divides”.
The company said 2013 is a “momentous year” for Dublin bus, with all of its fleet now fully wheelchair accessible.
This amazing video takes you on a bus tour around the capital as it was in the 1960s.
The garda’s injuries are not life-threatening.
The National Transport Authority introduced the cap, and plans to roll it out for Irish Rail and Dublin Bus in the near future.
New Census figures show that the numbers in cars and on bikes is up, but mass transit options are less popular than before.
Earlier today Gardaí issued an appeal for information with a detailed description of the man.
Gardaí are looking for information to help identify the man who died after he was struck by a bus in Dublin city centre.
Gardaí said they are still appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward.
The cost of one-off bus and train trips increased on Saturday.
Plus, flooding has affected some DART services.
The National Transport Authority has sanctioned increases for Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Irish Rail and the Luas.
The 13 and the 122 have been affected.
Private bus operators have said they could save the State up to €30 million a year if they take over some subsidised bus routes. But would you welcome more privatisation of bus routes?
Do your worst…no, we mean your best. Really.
The increases in monthly and annual tickets have been approved by the National Transport Authority.
The Minister has set the target as trials are carried out on some bus and tram services this year.
However, there are still significant delays reported at Connolly Station due to a DART mechanical fault.
Third level students will be able to use the new style travelcard to get Leap Card fare on transport.
CIE said it has to ensure it is in a position to keep providing transport services and can not rule out difficult decisions in the future.
However the Minister for Transport said a rise in fares could have a damaging impact on the demand for CIE services.
The state-run transport company has been given a funding top-up, though it’s not clear what services have been at risk.
Staff will see allowances reduced under the proposals, which the company said would not affect passengers.
SERVICES ON THE green line of the Luas have been disrupted this morning following a technical fault on the line.
Services are operating only between Stephen’s Green and Sandyford with a Luas bus service in operation between Sandyford and Brides Glen. Luas tickets will also be valid on Dublin Bus for the duration of the disruption. The company that operates the Luas has apologised to passengers for the disruption.
From mistaken identities to mysterious mittens – artist Theresa Nanigian collected these incredible, touching tales from drivers and passengers.
It has been suggested for years, it even came close to happening two years ago but what chance a Boris Johnson or a Micheal Bloomberg for Dublin and Ireland’s other cities. TheJournal.ie investigates…
The ‘White Pride World Wide’ sticker was placed on the upper deck of the 77a bus.
How has the government managed on its promises for public transport, speed limits, taxi regulation and more?
Public transport minister Alan Kelly says there are 57,000 Leap cards in circulation, with only a small number of complaints lodged.
Your evening round-up of the day’s news…
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
A MOTION OF no confidence in the Minister for Justice will be debated in the Dáil next week with Fianna Fáil claiming Alan Shatter’s position is now “untenable”.
The opposition party has been fiercely critical of the Fine Gael deputy’s handling of an ongoing row with Independent TD Mick Wallace.
“The Minister has shown extremely poor judgement of late. In particular, he used private information he received from the Garda Commissioner to undermine an opposition TD on Prime Time last week,” Niall Collins charged.
Shatter is currently facing two investigations by the Data Protection Commissioner and the Standards in Public Office Commission over his actions. He was also forced to clarify the nature of an incident where he was breathalysed by gardaí but could not complete the test because of asthma.
Although the motion of no confidence is unlikely to pass (as the government can table a counter-motion), TheJournal.ie wants to know what you think. Is Alan Shatter’s position as minister untenable?
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