#Shane Ross

# shane-ross - Friday 8 February, 2019

# Tailbacks

'It is essentially a car park': Calls for fast-tracking of N11 upgrades

Feb 8th 2019, 6:15 AM 34,852 Views 65 Comments

Fianna Fáil’s Stephen Donnelly says progress has been slow with no serious capital investment.

# shane-ross - Wednesday 6 February, 2019

# Transport Committee

Some Brexit contingency plans 'eliminate immediate risk' but will only be temporary, Ross to warn

Feb 6th 2019, 6:01 AM 7,030 Views 20 Comments

Minister Ross is to deliver an update on how Brexit will affect the haulage and aviation industries later today.

# shane-ross - Tuesday 29 January, 2019

# Dangerous Driving

'Possibly the worst road' in Ireland to get upgrade costing €150m

Jan 29th 2019, 7:16 PM 69,747 Views 58 Comments

Between 1996 and 2018, there have been nine fatalities on that stretch of the N4.

# shane-ross - Thursday 24 January, 2019

# Occupied Territories

Government loses vote on Israeli goods trade ban Bill, as ministers abstain

Updated Jan 24th 2019, 2:00 PM 34,954 Views 120 Comments

The government lost by 75 votes to 45 votes, with three abstentions.

# shane-ross - Wednesday 16 January, 2019

# Tick Tock

Varadkar says Brexit 'ball is in Westminster’s court' and there are no plans for checks along NI border

Jan 16th 2019, 12:48 PM 9,739 Views 38 Comments

Varadkar says government “profoundly regrets” Westminster’s rejection of the Brexit deal.

# shane-ross - Tuesday 15 January, 2019

# No Deal

Harris tells public and pharmacies NOT to stockpile medicines for no-deal Brexit

Jan 15th 2019, 7:50 PM 14,003 Views 24 Comments

The Irish government published contingency plans on medicines, transport and the Common Travel Area.

# shane-ross - Sunday 13 January, 2019

# On Yer Bike

Drivers who put cyclists at risk to be targeted, but it won't be mandatory to wear high-vis while on your bike

Jan 13th 2019, 7:00 AM 25,983 Views 239 Comments

Government plans to build on existing rules that govern cycling and driving rules.

# shane-ross - Wednesday 9 January, 2019

# Up In The Air

Special meeting of 'risk group' to assess threat of drone use near Irish airports

Jan 9th 2019, 7:42 PM 8,128 Views 28 Comments

The meeting was called following possible drone activity at two London airports.

# Heading Stateside

US preclearance at Dublin and Shannon to be beefed up ahead of the summer

Jan 9th 2019, 6:02 PM 22,433 Views 17 Comments

Dublin and Shannon are currently the only preclearance locations in Europe.

# Good Tidings

'They didn't have to answer the door': Shane Ross defends evening visits to locals over Christmas

Jan 9th 2019, 5:24 PM 38,099 Views 84 Comments

The Minister for Transport was responding to claims on Liveline that his Christmas calls were not appropriate.

# shane-ross - Thursday 3 January, 2019

# International Relations

Coveney rules out Occupied Territories Bill support but will discuss free vote with Independent Alliance ministers

Jan 3rd 2019, 6:15 AM 6,628 Views 45 Comments

Despite government opposition, the Bill has cross-party support from Labour, Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil as well as independent senators.

# shane-ross - Monday 24 December, 2018

# Happy Christmas

Santa gets the all clear to enter Irish airspace

Dec 24th 2018, 3:20 PM 14,215 Views 32 Comments

Santa’s sleigh has been checked for air worthiness.

# shane-ross - Friday 21 December, 2018

# Clancy Amendment

From midnight, it's illegal for car owners to let unaccompanied learners drive their vehicle

Dec 21st 2018, 12:00 PM 36,714 Views 129 Comments

“Unaccompanied learner driving is illegal and it is dangerous,” Minister Shane Ross said today.

# shane-ross - Tuesday 18 December, 2018

# Fines

Ross says no 'heated' row over speeding proposals, but some FG ministers have issues with severity of penalty points

Dec 18th 2018, 5:19 PM 14,700 Views 59 Comments

The general scheme of the Bill was approved this afternoon.

# shane-ross - Tuesday 11 December, 2018

# Speeding

Details revealed of how drivers face higher fines and penalty points the more they break the speed limit

Dec 11th 2018, 6:02 PM 43,404 Views 108 Comments

A graduated penalty system for speeding will be introduced where the speed limit is exceeded by 30kph.

# Your Say

Poll: Should drivers who can't produce their licence after being pulled over face fines?

Dec 11th 2018, 8:31 AM 76,809 Views 187 Comments

Minister for Transport Shane Ross is proposing drivers should be fined in such instances.

# shane-ross - Friday 7 December, 2018

# Doolin

'Caitríona made the ultimate sacrifice': Report into death of Coast Guard volunteer raises safety concerns

Dec 7th 2018, 1:43 PM 13,373 Views 11 Comments

Caitríona Lucas died when the boat she was in capsized while out searching for a missing man in 2016.

# shane-ross - Monday 3 December, 2018

# TRANSPORT SECURITY

Over €100,000 to be spent on security on Irish Rail over Christmas

Dec 3rd 2018, 6:20 AM 10,363 Views 9 Comments

There have been increased calls for transport security in recent months.

# shane-ross - Thursday 29 November, 2018

# Operation Open City

Gardaí to commence Operation Open City today as Christmas road safety strategy is launched

Nov 29th 2018, 2:30 PM 19,608 Views 13 Comments

A new ad campaign will also promote the dangers of drink driving through a virtual reality experience.

# shane-ross - Tuesday 27 November, 2018

# Golf

Ireland in 'active discussions' to host the 2026 Ryder Cup

Nov 27th 2018, 7:24 PM 21,463 Views 18 Comments

Shane Ross today briefed his Cabinet colleagues on the work being done behind the scenes.

# shane-ross - Saturday 24 November, 2018

# Dublin Airport

Airport noise issues to be sorted by Christmas paving the way for new runway

Nov 24th 2018, 10:00 PM 26,010 Views 35 Comments

The Dail is due to debate the proposed noise regulations for Dublin Airport on Tuesday week.

# shane-ross - Sunday 18 November, 2018

# Remembrance Day

Road safety chief wants gardaí to be given mobile devices to detect unqualified drivers on the roadside

Updated Nov 18th 2018, 3:40 PM 25,903 Views 39 Comments

On World Day of Remembrance for Road Victims, Minister for Transport Shane Ross had a strong message for drink drivers.

# Rugby Triumph

Michael D Higgins and Shane Ross fly out with congrats for Ireland's win over All Blacks

Nov 18th 2018, 11:06 AM 55,003 Views 101 Comments

Ireland beat New Zealand in a thrilling encounter at the Aviva Stadium.

# shane-ross - Tuesday 13 November, 2018

# Driving

New regulations to make it easier for returning emigrants to get an Irish driving licence

Nov 13th 2018, 11:46 AM 35,758 Views 40 Comments

People with non-exchangable full licences will now be able to take the driving test after six rather than 12 EDT lessons.

# Exemptions

Number of planes carrying weapons to Shannon this year already surpasses 2017 figures

Nov 13th 2018, 12:05 AM 15,815 Views 34 Comments

So far, 423 planes carrying munitions of war have landed in Shannon Airport this year, and 16 landed in Dublin Airport.

# shane-ross - Tuesday 6 November, 2018

# New Rules

Clampdown on rickshaw drivers as new licensing scheme and Garda vetting to be rolled out

Nov 6th 2018, 2:01 PM 15,937 Views 47 Comments

A new licensing regime for non-motorised rickshaws only will be introduced.

# Dublin

'Nobody would try this if there was a garda station': Three businesses hit in morning raids in Stepaside

Nov 6th 2018, 1:23 PM 24,387 Views 35 Comments

A man in his 20s has been arrested over the robberies.

# shane-ross - Thursday 25 October, 2018

# Road Traffic Act

Drink drivers face automatic disqualification from midnight as new laws come into effect

Oct 25th 2018, 9:44 PM 3,861,809 Views 105 Comments

The new law removes a concession in previous legislation by which some drink drivers received penalty points instead of being disqualified.

# Startups And Tech

Vodafone Ireland is worried that new EU rules will 'stunt' the growth of 5G technology

Oct 25th 2018, 2:28 PM 819 Views 1 Comment

The carrier has been lobbying the government over the framework that will govern connected car systems.

# shane-ross - Wednesday 24 October, 2018

# Busconnects

New BusConnects plan won't be published until 'sometime' next year

Oct 24th 2018, 12:05 AM 12,100 Views 55 Comments

The NTA has said that it can’t indicate when a new plan will be published due to the level of submissions – over 30,000.

# shane-ross - Wednesday 17 October, 2018

# Danger

'A matter of urgency': Minister promises to take action on dangerous quad bike and scrambler use

Oct 17th 2018, 6:00 PM 12,408 Views 38 Comments

Sinn Fein want to give gardaí the power to seize and detain quad bikes and scrambler motorcycles when being used unlawfully.

# shane-ross - Sunday 14 October, 2018

# Busconnects

'He's all at sea': Ross criticised for asking for info about bus redesign three weeks after launching it

Oct 14th 2018, 10:30 AM 28,308 Views 45 Comments

A letter sent from his constituency office asked for an “official line of detail” that he could give to his constituents on the plan.

# shane-ross - Tuesday 9 October, 2018

# Budget 2019

Late-night talks secure unwritten granny-flat grant promise, dependent on one pilot property

Oct 9th 2018, 6:16 PM 21,869 Views 24 Comments

Shane Ross says the deal isn’t written down, but the finance minister calls it a sensible idea.

# shane-ross - Saturday 6 October, 2018

# Tourism And Transport

Ireland's biggest hotel group says its Dublin staff don't feel safe cycling to work

Oct 6th 2018, 8:00 AM 24,210 Views 106 Comments

Dalata wrote to ask Transport Minister Shane Ross to press on with a plan for more bike paths.

# shane-ross - Thursday 4 October, 2018

# Tourism And Transport

Ireland's biggest hotel group says its Dublin staff don't feel safe cycling to work

Oct 4th 2018, 3:56 PM 1,591 Views 0 Comments

Dalata wrote to ask Transport Minister Shane Ross to press on with a plan for more bike paths.

# shane-ross - Wednesday 3 October, 2018

# Coming Around

After almost two decades, a €600m ring-road for Galway has finally been given the green light

Oct 3rd 2018, 9:10 AM 44,262 Views 64 Comments

It’s hoped the scheme will reduce traffic congestion and improve public transport near Galway city.

# shane-ross - Sunday 30 September, 2018

# Wheelie Good

Shane Ross announces €400,000 funding to tackle cyclist safety in Dublin city

Sep 30th 2018, 7:05 PM 21,509 Views 196 Comments

The funding is expected to be used by DCC to install smart cyclist detection equipment at 40 junctions around Dublin.

# shane-ross - Saturday 29 September, 2018

# Claremont Stadium

Meath MMA event cancelled following Shane Ross's statement over safety concerns

Updated Sep 29th 2018, 6:07 PM 47,539 Views 65 Comments

Ross had expressed concern that the event is being held without a number of safety precautions.

# shane-ross - Friday 21 September, 2018

# Rescue 116

'Confusion and conflicts of interest' found among agencies who oversee Irish search and rescue operations

Sep 21st 2018, 1:13 PM 11,657 Views 10 Comments

The review was commissioned following the fatal crash of Rescue 116 last year.

# Dublin

Transport Minister Shane Ross criticised for stating that BusConnects 'isn't under his remit'

Sep 21st 2018, 11:05 AM 19,204 Views 81 Comments

The minister said he was attempting to explain that he isn’t in charge of details of the plan.

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