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# shane-ross - This year 2022

Mary Lou McDonald says every citizen has right to defend their good name

Oct 24th 2022, 5:45 PM 40,745 Views 64 Comments

It has been reported that solicitors acting on behalf of Martin Lanigan issued a letter to Shane Ross in relation to his recently published book.

# shane-ross - All time

Fine Gael TD brands Shane Ross a ‘waste of time’ over electric scooters

# Alan Farrell

Fine Gael TD brands Shane Ross a ‘waste of time’ over electric scooters

Nov 9th 2020, 8:18 AM 48,277 Views 83 Comments

Alan Farrell is set to propose a bill to legislate electric scooters and electric bikes on Irish roads.

Shane Ross: Golfgate is proof that judicial appointments are infected by political patronage

# Opinion

Shane Ross: Golfgate is proof that judicial appointments are infected by political patronage

Oct 9th 2020, 11:01 AM 27,922 Views 54 Comments

Shane Ross analyses Seamus Woulfe’s account of the recent Golfgate controversy and has a few things to say.

Transport Minister confirms driver testing will resume in Phase 3 of the roadmap

# Grab The Wheel

Transport Minister confirms driver testing will resume in Phase 3 of the roadmap

Jun 27th 2020, 12:10 PM 21,863 Views 16 Comments

Although no date has been set yet, the minister confirmed it will resume over the coming three weeks.

Government to provide €70 million Covid-19 funding package for Irish sport

# Support

From The42

# Support

Government to provide €70 million Covid-19 funding package for Irish sport

Jun 19th 2020, 8:12 PM 15,889 Views 22 Comments

The FAI, the GAA and the IRFU will collectively receive up to €40million.

Government guarantees credit notes issued by licensed Irish travel agents and tour operators

# Package Holidays

Government guarantees credit notes issued by licensed Irish travel agents and tour operators

Jun 19th 2020, 3:58 PM 12,183 Views 21 Comments

The Irish Travel Agents Association said the industry has seen a drop of 98% in business over the past three months.

Independents more stable than the Greens in government, says minister as weekend deadline set for deal

# Final Countdown

Independents more stable than the Greens in government, says minister as weekend deadline set for deal

Jun 10th 2020, 6:24 PM 24,648 Views 56 Comments

The deadlines for getting a deal done have been successfully pushed back in recent days.

Drivers urged to slow down as more cyclists and pedestrians are on the roads

# Covid-19

Drivers urged to slow down as more cyclists and pedestrians are on the roads

Jun 10th 2020, 11:41 AM 12,940 Views 96 Comments

Roads around Ireland are getting busier as Covid-19 restrictions start to ease.

From Monday, 15 NCT service centres, and 20 NDLS centres will reopen

# Back At The Wheel

From Monday, 15 NCT service centres, and 20 NDLS centres will reopen

Jun 6th 2020, 6:58 PM 44,473 Views 23 Comments

Here’s the list of centres that are opening again, and the rules in place if you’re using them.

Shane Ross may consider extending validity for expired learner permits beyond 30 June

Updated May 17th 2020, 6:21 PM 48,038 Views 98 Comments

Driving tests have been suspended indefinitely since April.

# Sport

Expert group set up to offer guidance to sporting bodies preparing to return to action

May 16th 2020, 2:57 PM 14,613 Views 26 Comments

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport will chair the expert group.

Shane Ross says driving and NCT tests not likely to return anytime soon

# Covid-19

Shane Ross says driving and NCT tests not likely to return anytime soon

May 13th 2020, 7:02 PM 44,732 Views 75 Comments

The Dáil was told that a backlog of approximately 20,000 was building up for driving tests.

Wearing of face masks on public transport and in supermarkets likely to be recommended, says minister

# Not Compulsory

Wearing of face masks on public transport and in supermarkets likely to be recommended, says minister

May 13th 2020, 5:17 PM 27,490 Views 87 Comments

The Taoiseach previously said the wearing of face masks will not be compulsory.

# Credit Note

State guarantee given for refund credit notes issued by travel agents and tour operators

May 8th 2020, 6:35 PM 33,425 Views 37 Comments

Tourism Minister Shane Ross received government approval for the proposals today.

Government re-affirm commitment to hosting rescheduled Euro 2020 games in Dublin

# Go Ahead

From The42

# Go Ahead

Government re-affirm commitment to hosting rescheduled Euro 2020 games in Dublin

May 1st 2020, 9:21 AM 3,069 Views 34 Comments

Uefa asked all hosts to confirm if they are in a position to host the delayed competition.

'It should not be seen as the government having sold out': Ross's message to officials before FAI bailout

# 19 Million Euro

'It should not be seen as the government having sold out': Ross's message to officials before FAI bailout

Apr 13th 2020, 12:05 AM 28,074 Views 45 Comments

There was a lot of back and forth before the government agreed to bail out the FAI in late January.

Some opposition anticipated as FAI Council set for vote to approve terms of government bailout

# Reform

From The42

# Reform

Some opposition anticipated as FAI Council set for vote to approve terms of government bailout

Mar 9th 2020, 1:29 PM 2,966 Views 0 Comments

In spite of the importance of the State aid, there is opposition to certain reforms among some voting Council members.

# Dublin Airport

Government was 'on the brink' of making decision on third terminal for Dublin Airport before election called

Mar 8th 2020, 9:30 AM 45,225 Views 68 Comments

The DAA has said a third terminal is not needed at the moment at Dublin Airport.

Ross warns against including Rural Independents in government, says Greens 'mad projects' will cost taxpayers

# Government Formation

Ross warns against including Rural Independents in government, says Greens 'mad projects' will cost taxpayers

Mar 4th 2020, 7:12 AM 30,082 Views 61 Comments

The transport minister said his new speeding laws are in peril.

Dublin's hosting of Euro 2020 games this summer will be 'monitored very closely' - Shane Ross

# Coronavirus

Dublin's hosting of Euro 2020 games this summer will be 'monitored very closely' - Shane Ross

Mar 3rd 2020, 12:05 AM 19,325 Views 20 Comments

The Aviva Stadium will host three group games and one Round of 16 game this June.

Covid-19: Decision on St Patrick's Festival expected this week, says Tourism Ireland chief

# Coronavirus

Covid-19: Decision on St Patrick's Festival expected this week, says Tourism Ireland chief

Mar 1st 2020, 12:48 PM 32,003 Views 55 Comments

Niall Gibbons said that coronavirus was a major threat to Irish tourism.

IRFU boss says government should issue them with 'directive' on whether to cancel Italy match

# Coronavirus

IRFU boss says government should issue them with 'directive' on whether to cancel Italy match

Updated Feb 26th 2020, 12:50 PM 41,041 Views 75 Comments

Health Minister Simon Harris is meeting with the IRFU this afternoon.

Shane Ross is going to write a book on the 'behind the scenes' of the last government

# I'll Tell You Who Wrote It

Shane Ross is going to write a book on the 'behind the scenes' of the last government

Feb 17th 2020, 9:45 AM 29,205 Views 84 Comments

Speaking to Pat Kenny, Ross said he expects a government of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Greens.

Independent Cork TD apologises for calling Shane Ross a 'scumbag'

# Michael Collins

Independent Cork TD apologises for calling Shane Ross a 'scumbag'

Feb 12th 2020, 11:09 AM 43,090 Views 63 Comments

Michael Collins withdrew his comment, saying it was “over the top”.

The end of the road for the Independent Alliance 'experiment'

# Farewell

The end of the road for the Independent Alliance 'experiment'

Feb 10th 2020, 2:11 AM 31,165 Views 25 Comments

The defeat of Shane Ross marks the end of the Independent Alliance.

'It's disappointing': Outgoing minister Shane Ross loses seat in Dublin Rathdown

# Independent Alliance

'It's disappointing': Outgoing minister Shane Ross loses seat in Dublin Rathdown

Feb 9th 2020, 7:30 PM 91,303 Views 155 Comments

He said he believed the Independent Alliance had been able to achieve a lot in government without “rocking the boat”.

# Factcheck

FactCheck: Was the FAI's rescue package from the government a 'bailout'?

Feb 1st 2020, 9:30 AM 14,848 Views 69 Comments

Shane Ross insisted the €20m package is not a bailout – but is he right?

Poll: Was the government right to give a bailout to the FAI?

# Your Say

Poll: Was the government right to give a bailout to the FAI?

Jan 31st 2020, 8:11 AM 50,356 Views 115 Comments

Minister Shane Ross outlined the refinancing package for the troubled association yesterday.

FAI refinancing deal: Interest-free loans of €7.5 million and government funding restored

# Rescue Deal

FAI refinancing deal: Interest-free loans of €7.5 million and government funding restored

Updated Jan 30th 2020, 2:01 PM 27,647 Views 58 Comments

The FAI is currently saddled with debts of around €62 million.

FAI to present proposals for rescue package to Uefa and government 'within a week'

# SOS

From The42

# SOS

FAI to present proposals for rescue package to Uefa and government 'within a week'

Jan 20th 2020, 3:00 PM 3,931 Views 2 Comments

Shane Ross also described the return of former board member John Earley to a new FAI sub-committee as “unusual.”

Siptu 'more hopeful' after reassurances over FAI given in meeting with Shane Ross

# Financial Woes

Siptu 'more hopeful' after reassurances over FAI given in meeting with Shane Ross

Jan 15th 2020, 10:20 PM 9,552 Views 16 Comments

Representatives from the union met with the Minister for Sport today.

Ross confident change of government will not affect potential FAI rescue package

# Crisis

From The42

# Crisis

Ross confident change of government will not affect potential FAI rescue package

Jan 15th 2020, 6:00 AM 7,916 Views 17 Comments

An intense series of talks between the government, FAI, Uefa and Bank of Ireland will take place over the next few days in a bid to rescue the Irish football body.

Shane Ross: Solution to save the FAI may be agreed 'fairly soon'

# No White Smoke Yet

From The42

# No White Smoke Yet

Shane Ross: Solution to save the FAI may be agreed 'fairly soon'

Jan 14th 2020, 5:53 PM 11,562 Views 30 Comments

The Minister met with Uefa and FAI Chair Roy Barrett today, as talks to find a deal to safeguard the financial future of the crisis-hit football body intensify.

Government announce €10m grants for the Sportsground and RDS, but FAI awarded just €2m

# Funding

From The42

# Funding

Government announce €10m grants for the Sportsground and RDS, but FAI awarded just €2m

Jan 10th 2020, 2:05 PM 28,512 Views 44 Comments

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport have announced a series of provisional grants totaling over €77million as part of the new Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund .