NEW FIGURES SHOW that the amount of time people spent travelling to work in Ireland has slightly increased over the past decade.

According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), it shifted from 26.6 minutes to 29.1 minutes between 2011 and 2022.

They also that the number who reported commuting by car fell slightly – from 66 per cent in 2016 to 63 per cent last year,.

Meath had the longest commute to work at an average of 35 minutes, followed by workers in Kildare and in Wicklow.

So, today we’re asking: Are you happy to commute to work?

Poll Results:

No, it's taking too much time. (7133)

I don't commute for work. (2677)

Yes, the journey doesn't bother me. (2401)

Yep, I enjoy going into the office to meet colleagues. (2015)

Yep, I enjoy going into the office to meet colleagues.
Yes, the journey doesn't bother me.
No, it's taking too much time.
I don't commute for work.

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More

Poll: Are you happy to commute to work?

Poll Results:

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Leave a commentcancel