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Eamon Ryan delays ‘controversial’ car reduction memo to allow more time for government discussion

The strategy will be one of the most ambitious and contentious aspects of the Green Party’s term in government and has already caused division within the Dáil and within government ranks

Dublin arm of Connelly Partners eyes expansion into tourism and healthcare as client portfolio grows

Combined business of creative agency and Zoo Digital, which it acquired in 2021, grew by 27 per cent last year

Officials find no need for orbital Luas line around Dublin

However, there are plans to examine the issue again some time in the 2030s

Luas green line to be extended to UCD, but project will take at least 20 years

The university first called for a Luas stop at its campus in 2001 to reduce the number of students travelling by car

Less than half of active travel budgets drawn down by local authorities

National Transport Authority figures show €158 million of an allocated €387 million had been drawn down by local authorities, campuses and hospitals as of November 18

Commuter groups say ‘ghost buses’ damage trust in public transport

Groups warn issues recruiting drivers could delay the rollout of the BusConnects project across Ireland and raise several other issues in new letter

Uber lobbies Varadkar over comments around easing regulations

Tánaiste pointed to other jurisdictions where services like Uber and Lyft operate alongside taxis and public transport, and said companies could help address these shortages

NTA seeks new Dublin bus depots ahead of electric changeover

The transport authority recently moved to purchase 120 fully electric double-decker buses

NTA hits brakes on developer’s transport plans

The site forms part of the Poolbeg West SDZ which has capacity to deliver 3,800 new homes

Metrolink planning application to be lodged this year

National Transport Authority says state has not proposed any change to timeline of controversial rail project

Up to 10% of public transport staff absent due to Omicron wave

Operators experiencing higher levels of absences in recent days have had to cancel a number of services at short notice

Bus Éireann paying significantly more to run hydrogen buses

Hybrid and diesel vehicles cheaper to fuel than hydrogen-powered vehicles in pilot programme

Half-price travel for people aged 19-23 to cost €33 million annually

It was originally anticipated the scheme would cost €25 million per year

Taxi drivers demand promised fare hike to offset record fuel costs

The National Transport Authority granted the increase over two years ago, but it was delayed due to the pandemic

NTA moves to fill 90 active transport roles by year’s end

New hires will help local authorities build cycling and walking infrastructure