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<p>Roger Strassburg, of Scottsdale, Arizona, watching last week's presidential debate between incumbent Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump. Picture: Ross D Franklin/AP</p>

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Irish Examiner view: US election is causing great uncertainty

The US Supreme Court ruling that Donald Trump is partly shielded from prosecution — and Joe Biden's disastrous presidential debate performance — make the next four months look decidedly uncertain

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Irish Examiner view: Schools should not have to deal with the eTender system

<p>David McRedmond. As well as addressing antisocial behaviour, public safety and public transport, the taskforce will also look at arts, culture, and business within the 'inner cordon' of the capital. Picture: Jason Clarke</p>

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An Post chief David McRedmond will head new Dublin taskforce

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Transport body spends €2.5m to decide routes for Cork bus projects

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Traffic flow hindering Bus Éireann’s plans for efficient bus service in Cork City

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Irish Examiner view: Limerick decision shows lack of leadership amid our housing crisis

Almost 1,000 antisocial behaviour incidents on Irish trains last year

Latest data from Iarnród Éireann shows the level of antisocial behaviour on Irish trains is on the rise

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

FILE PHOTO The National Transport Authority reports that numbers using commercial buses rose last year by 84% to 19 million pass

€350m spend over next ten years on infrastructure works around Dublin city for provision of core bus corridors

12 new bus 'spines' will comprise the city’s next-generation transit plan

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Balanced comments welcomed on Israel-Palestine issue

Speaking in the Dáil, the Taoiseach said he had spoken to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen about her controversial comments on the Israel-Hamas situation

Thu, 19 Oct, 2023

Bus use still lower than in 2019 despite last year's surge of 84%

National Transport Authority data shows that the 18.6m passenger journeys on licensed public bus services in 2022 was 39% below the record 30.5m journeys in 2019

Sun, 13 Aug, 2023

Cork line found to have highest fare-evasion rate on Irish trains

Three out of every 20 individuals checked by the NTA on Cork-Mallow services — 15% of all passengers — did not have a valid ticket.

Sun, 30 Jul, 2023

Concerns for safety of Cork taxi drivers raised in Dáil

The National Transport Authority released a report last year which showed 48% of drivers surveyed said they had stopped working at night due to safety concerns.

Fri, 23 Jun, 2023

Traders hope stalled Cork flood relief scheme could be catalyst for 25km greenway

The traders said they have been working for some time to find a solution to both problems — the flooding and the lack of green infrastructure

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Bus operators hit with fines of over €2m for inadequate services

NTA tells Oireachtas committee that software improvements and a reduction in cancelled services will improve the situation

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

Transport bosses respond to public anger at Cork bus plans

The controversial plan has left people across Cork in outrage, as they are set to lose garden space and parking facilities

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

BusConnects plan drives a wedge between frustrated commuters and fearful homeowners

It has been hailed as a game-changing €600m investment on the road to transforming Cork’s public bus service and biking infrastructure, but not everyone wants to go on the journey. In the first of a three-part series, Eoin English speaks to commuters, homeowners, and experts about the plan that could transform how Cork city travels

Sun, 09 Oct, 2022

Concertgoers complain of transport chaos at Marlay Park gigs

The complaints come ahead of the Longitude festival, which takes place this weekend at the South Dublin venue.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2022

Northside communities to meet amid opposition to Cork BusConnects plan

Residents in Harbour View Rd were among those sent letters from the NTA advising that a route "may" impact on their properties.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2022

Cork City is set to get a second 24-hour bus service and seven high-frequency routes

As well as more frequent buses to Carrigaline, Hollyhill, Ballincollig, and Mahon, new services will link areas including Upper Glanmire, Waterfall, and Kerry Pike

Mon, 20 Jun, 2022

FILE PHOTO Minister Humphreys has announced a €1000 grant for sole traders including taxi drivers, plumbers and carpenters END

Taxi fares to increase by 12% from September

It will also be mandatory for all taxis to provide a cashless payment option for customers from the same date

Sat, 18 Jun, 2022

Ryan admits 'battle' ahead to ensure Cork bus lane plan succeeds

The €600m BusConnects plan for Cork, which involves 75km of bus lanes and 54km of cycling and walking infrastructure, will involve difficult decisions requiring "political will" from local authorities to get over the line.

Wed, 20 Apr, 2022

Ambitious overhaul of Cork's transport network to be unveiled today

75km of bus lanes and 54km of cycle lanes set to speed up sustainable transport links between the city and its suburbs

Wed, 20 Apr, 2022

Plans to get people back on buses and trains — cheaper fares and free tickets for kids

A 'kids go free' campaign could also be rolled out on certain services, it under consideration.

Thu, 27 Jan, 2022

On your bike: How Cork, Limerick and Waterford are playing catch-up for cycling commuters

Cycling has environmental, health, and economic benefits, but safer routes are needed to reverse its decline in popularity as a means of transport, writes Ellen O’Regan

Sun, 16 Jan, 2022

Rural bus services to increase by 25% over five years

By the end of the project, 70% of rural dwellers will have access to a public transport service that provides at least three daily trips to a nearby town

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021

Letters to the Editor: Bacik vote shines light on Labour’s priorities

I write to take issue with Fergus Finlay’s recent column on Ivana Bacik’s success in the Dublin Bay South by-election — ‘Labour must give Bacik a platform to lead for real change to happen’ (Irish Examiner, July 13).

Mon, 19 Jul, 2021

NTA seeks experts to overhaul metropolitan Cork’s bus network

Move is latest stage of the NTA’s €3.5bn Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy

Sat, 24 Oct, 2020

Fears for future of Free Travel Scheme amid €42m underfunding

The National Transport Authority has raised concerns over the viability of the Free Travel Scheme on public transport after warning last year that it is underfunded annually by over €42m.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

Contract for mobile ticketing app for buses and trains challenged by Payzone Ireland

Payment solutions provider Payzone Ireland is bringing a High Court challenge to a decision to award a contract to a UK company for a new mobile ticketing app for automated fare collection on buses, trams, and trains.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

National Transport Authority says fines will be imposed for not wearing facemasks on buses

The chief executive of the National Transport Authority, Anne Graham has said that fines are likely to be imposed on people who do not wear face coverings on public transport.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Public transport will be under pressure if 2m rule remains in place, NTA say

The chief executive of the National Transport Authority (NTA), Anne Graham has said that public transport services will remain under pressure while the two metre physical distancing guidelines remain in place.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Government Formation: Programme commits to overhauling Ireland's transport network

The Programme for Government agreed by party leaders today commits to overhauling Ireland's transport network, providing an integrated system and ambitious targets in emissions and climate change.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

Government launches new campaign on wearing face coverings

The Government has launched a new campaign on face coverings, urging people to use them where social distancing is not possible.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

More off-peak public transport can be added - NTA

More public transport services, such as buses, can be added at off-peak times if necessary, according to the National Transport Authority.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2020

Harris asks public not to 'clock up contacts'; NTA encourages face coverings in Phase Two of reopening

Health Minister Simon Harris has today issued a plea to the Irish people not to "clock up contacts" in Phase 2 of the reopening of the country's economy.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2020

Public transport services to be restored to pre-Covid schedules

Bus and train services across the country are to be restored to pre-Covid schedules from Monday.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2020

Transport authority to install hand sanitiser across fleets for passengers

Hand sanitisers are to be installed in most public transport vehicles as part of plans to provide additional safeguards for the travelling public.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Taxi drivers 'missing out on thousands of euros in insurance savings'

Taxi drivers are missing out on insurance savings worth thousands of euro during the Covid-19 crisis due to the requirements of the National Transport Authority (NTA), according to the largest Irish union representing the sector.

Mon, 04 May, 2020

Possible relief for prepaid ticket holders as NTA engages with public transport bodies

Customers left out of pocket on prepaid transport tickets could be set for some relief in the near future.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Improved bus services put brakes on public bike scheme

Improved bus services in Cork is regarded as one of the factors for a decline in the popularity of the city’s public bike rental scheme in Cork city last year with the number of trips down 11%.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2020

Irish Rail operating 60% reduction in services as new timetables take effect

New public transport timetables have taken effect, with Irish Rail operating a 60% reduction in service.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: 'All public transport services continue to operate as normal', NTA insist

There are no plans to curtail public transport services in Ireland during the coronavirus outbreak.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: New measures likely to be introduced at Irish airports

New measures are likely to be introduced at Irish airports to monitor people entering Ireland from Europe and other parts of the world to try to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2020

Cork transport study is 'depressingly unambitious'

The Green Party has described cycling and public transport targets in a €3.5bn Cork transport study as “depressingly unambitious”.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

Cork businesses want 'quick win' public transport upgrades for the city

Business leaders in Cork have called for the immediate delivery of "quick win" public transport upgrades contained in a landmark €3.5bn transport strategy for the metropolitan region.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

Cork set to begin selecting light rail route next month

Work to identify route options for the proposed €1bn Cork light rail system is set to get under way next month.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2020

Campaign pays off as Bus Éireann cuts East Cork fare

Bus Éireann has bowed to public and political pressure by reducing fares for people in East Cork who had to pay nearly double the price for a journey to Cork City than commuters living further away in Co Waterford.

Sun, 23 Feb, 2020

Extended upgrade proposals being considered for Cork's Wilton Corridor project

Extended upgrade proposals are being considered along one of Cork’s busiest roads in a bid to deliver the city’s first BusConnects-style transport corridor after the original plans were shot down last summer.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2020

290m passenger journeys on Irish public transport in 2019; 24m more than year previous

Some 290 million passenger journeys were taken on public transport last year, an increase of 24 million from 2018.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2020

Improved bus services for Galway and Dublin

Commuters in parts of Dublin and Galway will see significant improvements on some of their busiest bus routes from today.

Sun, 01 Dec, 2019