Aviation No opt out option for aviation industry in reducing emissions - Eamon RyanEnvironment minister’s comments come after Dublin Airport operator launched new sustainability initiatives
Aviation Varadkar backs calls to increase passenger cap at Dublin Airport but ‘in the right way’Taoiseach said any amendment to the cap must be done through the planning process
Politics Fianna Fáil minister Jack Chambers praised for bravery as he announces he is gayJunior transport minister said he was fortunate that Ireland is a country that has ‘made many strides in recent years’
Aviation Regional airports to benefit from €11m state funding The grant allocation has been divided across Donegal, Shannon, Kerry and Knock airports for safety and security costs
Transport Apple tells government improved public transport to Cork campus is ‘critical’Tech giant has been lobbying for movement on BusConnects Cork as part of plan to encourage staff to move away from private car use
business Dublin Port unveils new €127m freight terminalT4 will handle more roll-on roll-off freight per annum than any other port in the state
Transport Higher penalties for bank holiday road offences proposedPenalty points could be varied to reflect higher level of risk at bank holidays, Jack Chambers says
Transport State concerned over ‘stark’ road warnings as TII predicts poor investment could lead to more deaths Ministers defended state’s record on infrastructure investment
Transport Three in five willing to change travel habits to reduce carbon emissions - Red C 73 per cent of drivers would choose walking, cycling and public transport for journeys of less than 2 kilometres
Politics Jack Chambers “surprised” by FG calls for tax cuts for middle income workersMinister of State says programme for government already commits to tax reductions
Transport New driving test, speed cameras and ‘alco-locks’ part of bid to combat road deaths Road safety committee signs off on series of priority actions as 59 people are killed on Irish roads so far this year
Politics Taoiseach puts the brakes on plan for car parking charges in Phoenix Park Fianna Fáil’s Jack Chambers is also against the OPW’s proposal to introduce fees in order to reduce car usage in the capital’s popular recreation area
Media & Marketing Minimum requirement for public bodies to run adverts in Irish takes effectIrish Language Commissioner has told public bodies to file an annual statement showing they are complying with a new 20 per cent rule
Politics Committees to have eight-week deadline for scrutinising billsGovernment says new timeframe strikes the ‘right balance’, but opposition TDs voice ‘major concerns’ about change
Government seeks changes to stop delays in scrutiny of billsPre-legislative committee process of checking bills has been lauded for saving on revisions and improving democracy, but has been taking up to a year
‘Government to target major international sporting events over next decade’ Efforts are ongoing to proceed with a joint bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, according to Jack Chambers
State bodies must spend 20% of ad budget on Irish language adsThe move will be a boost to gaeilgeoir media such as TG4, Radio na Gaeltachta and current affairs website Tuairisc
Varadkar objects to greenway along Royal Canal’s north sideTánaiste is backing calls by local residents in Castleknock to have the missing link section of the Dublin-to-Galway route moved to the south side of the Royal Canal, at a cost of €24 million
FAI asks government for part of gambling tax to help clear €70m debtFootball body says that because of large proportion of bets made on football, sport should benefit from the tax
New junior minister makes pay pledge to defence forcesJack Chambers will establish a permanent pay review body to meet the programme for government’s commitments