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# transport minister

This year
2023
# Public Transport
Bus passenger numbers on public transport network return to pre-pandemic levels
In November 2022, Bus Eireann carried 3.5 million passengers, surpassing comparable figures from 2019.
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Feb 7th 2023, 1:05 PM
# Active travel
National Transport Authority allocates €290m for walking and cycling infrastructure
The investment will fund around 1,200 Active Travel projects.
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Feb 1st 2023, 2:26 PM
Last year
2022
# Pathfinder Programme
New 'ambitious' transport projects 'will be delivered at speed' within the next three years
Making College Green car-free is among the proposals.
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Oct 17th 2022, 2:35 PM
# Metrolink
Planning application submitted for 'ambitious' Dublin Metrolink
While the ‘precise’ cost of the project is not yet known, the ‘central’ estimate is €9.5 billion.
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Sep 30th 2022, 2:12 PM
# transport minister
Eamon Ryan says 'a practical example' to cut fuel consumption is to drive slower
The minister said a range of advice for households is to be prepared by the SEAI.
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Mar 9th 2022, 1:44 PM
All time
# Eamon Ryan
Independent 'fact-finding' probe launched into Belarus diverting Ryanair flight
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan, Lithuania and Poland had called for the ICAO to investigate the incident.
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May 28th 2021, 8:27 AM
# graduated speeding
'I am not privy to the plot': Shane Ross doesn't anticipate 'going to war' over new speeding laws
Under the new system, drivers who speed excessively will be hit with heavier penalties.
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Nov 25th 2019, 5:10 PM
# drink driving
'Beyond the Pale': Ross lobbied by publicans, politicians to pivot on zero tolerance drink driving laws
The Minister for Transport has also received correspondence praising his approach in recent months.
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Jun 8th 2019, 12:05 AM
# Seized
Shane Ross says new law was needed as gardaí seize 377 cars driven by unaccompanied learner drivers
Criticism has been levelled at the transport minister over the long wait times for the driving test.
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Feb 14th 2019, 5:33 PM
# Happy Christmas
Santa gets the all clear to enter Irish airspace
Santa’s sleigh has been checked for air worthiness.
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Dec 24th 2018, 3:20 PM
# danger
'A matter of urgency': Minister promises to take action on dangerous quad bike and scrambler use
Sinn Fein want to give gardaí the power to seize and detain quad bikes and scrambler motorcycles when being used unlawfully.
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Oct 17th 2018, 6:00 PM
# Garda station
It's a year since Shane Ross announced Stepaside would re-open. It's still closed, and locals aren't happy
“People in the area are tired of not having clear answers,” local butcher Michael Fleming said.
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Jun 21st 2018, 6:15 AM
# Pay dispute
Rail union 'unsurprised' at Taoiseach's 'ignorant' claim that strikes won't affect pay deal
The Taoiseach said that whatever deal is struck at the end of the dispute won’t be affected by the announced strike action.
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Nov 2nd 2017, 2:27 PM
Ross 'very pleased' Fine Gael TDs and senators will not get a free vote on new drink-drive laws
The minister said he was happy Fine Gael had made a “mature decision” this evening.
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Oct 18th 2017, 10:12 PM
# transport minister
Dublin traffic jams are costing around €350 million a year - Shane Ross
The results could lead to an increase in public transport investment.
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Apr 29th 2017, 4:24 PM
# Road Safety
Penalty points for mobile phone use could be increased, Ross says
The Transport Minister said he is also looking at the practicalities of additional tests for older drivers.
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Feb 24th 2017, 7:06 PM
# Claire Byrne
Three out of five people think those convicted of drink driving should get automatic ban
The poll was carried out for Claire Byrne Live earlier today.
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Feb 13th 2017, 11:35 PM
# Strike
Ross urges unions and Bus Éireann to start negotiations with "a blank sheet of paper"
“There is nothing I would like to see more than a satisfactory end to this,” said Minister Shane Ross.
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Feb 1st 2017, 5:08 PM
# Complaints
'You'll look like a God': How people thought the Luas dispute could be solved
Here’s what members of the public thought about the strike – one of the biggest talking points of 2016.
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Dec 27th 2016, 6:30 AM
# wheelpolitik
Regulations to crack down on Dublin rickshaw drivers could be on the way soon
Transport Minister Shane Ross said discussions have recently taken place between Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority.
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Nov 25th 2016, 7:01 AM
# Deadlocked
All-out strike 'seriously on the agenda' for Luas workers as dispute escalates
The Luas dispute has escalated significantly over the past number of days.
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Apr 13th 2016, 11:42 AM
# ARGHHHHHH
Ever been clamped? The process is set to be overhauled
A new Bill seeks to regulate release fees and introduce a complaints process.
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Oct 7th 2014, 6:34 PM
# SOS
'We might need the stretcher for the reshuffle': €200,000 boost for mountain rescue teams
Hands off the equipment lads, it’s well needed.
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Jun 26th 2014, 1:05 PM
# no grey area
Banned: Texting while driving now 'completely prohibited'
The existing law wasn’t 100 per cent clear on the area, according to Transport Minister Leo Varadkar.
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Apr 11th 2014, 5:50 PM
# Just the ticket
Varadkar 'loves' trains - and won't be closing 'dozens' of rural lines
The Transport Minister said that reports that he is to close ‘dozens’ of rural lines are untrue – and that there aren’t even that many lines.
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Apr 3rd 2014, 1:55 PM
# €80
Varadkar: No plans to change de-clamping fee - and it's not just there to make money
The Transport Minister added that it has been ‘highly effective’ in changing driver behaviour.
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Mar 17th 2014, 10:15 AM
# unhelpful
Leo Varadkar isn't happy that Aer Lingus is taking legal action against SIPTU
“All parties should be focusing on the core problems,” he said this evening.
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Mar 14th 2014, 9:31 PM
# scratch cards
'Your local GAA lottery wouldn't work like this': Varadkar criticises Rehab Group
The Transport Minister also moved to defend Minister Shatter, saying he was ‘doing the right thing’ by putting details of Rehab’s profits on the public record.
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Jan 23rd 2014, 9:53 AM
# Dispatches
French Government seeks clarification from Ryanair following documentary
Ryanair has threatened to sue the makers of Dispatches over the safety claims made in Monday night’s programme.
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Aug 14th 2013, 9:23 PM
# cycle network
Great Southern Cycleway to open in Limerick
The Abbeyfeale to Kilmorna completes the Great Southern Trail in Limerick, and comes after funding was made available for new cycle routes.
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Feb 23rd 2013, 7:30 AM
# Budget 2013
Varadkar says budget leaks impacted on consumer confidence
Speaking in the Dáil last night the Minister said the fall in consumer confidence was probably due to Ministers talking about issues like child benefit and property tax.
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Oct 10th 2012, 10:29 AM
# Matters of State
Leo Varadkar on Rosanna's topless shoot: 'I wouldn't do it myself'
It’s the burning issue in Irish political and social discussion this week so it’s only right that the Transport Minister has his say.
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Sep 14th 2012, 8:29 PM
# Health Cuts
Minister Varadkar defends €130 million health cuts
But the Transport Minister did say that consultants are overpaid.
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Sep 3rd 2012, 9:30 AM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Jun 25th 2012, 4:52 PM
# Aer Lingus
Varadkar outlines concerns about Aer Lingus stake sale
The Transport Minister spoke out about Ryanair’s bid to take over Aer Lingus this morning, saying the subject will be discussed at cabinet next week.
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Jun 21st 2012, 9:04 AM
# pic of the day
Minister Literally Pulling on the Green Jersey Pic of the Day
No comment.
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Jun 14th 2012, 4:46 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Should taxis be allowed to display signs of 'Irishness'?
Following the widespread reaction to TheJournal.ie’s exclusive investigation into green lights carried on top of some Dublin taxis, the Transport Minister has said that any sign to indicate that a driver is Irish is ‘inherently racist’.
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May 15th 2012, 9:44 AM
# up up and away
Mission Accomplished Pic of the Day
No comment.
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May 10th 2012, 11:42 AM
# Clamping
Hearings on clamping regulation to continue today
This is part of a series of meetings between the Transport Department and representative stakeholder groups discussing proposed legislation on clamping in Ireland.
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Feb 7th 2012, 7:15 AM