Organisation: Transport Committee

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<p>Transport committee heard a 'bigger fear' would be taxi drivers having to borrow more and taking on more debt to make sure they can stay on the road, and work even longer hours to pay for it. Picture: iStock</p>

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Thousands of taxi drivers fear being put off the road due to '10-year rule'

Rule taxis must be 10 years old or less a 'massive worry' for drivers who need to change car given the high cost of second-hand cars and the difficulty in securing electric cars, Dáil committee told

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Efforts to solve Bus Éireann’s financial woes were too little, too late

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TD claims Transport Minister is simply watching Bus Éireann 'head towards insolvency'

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Bus unions set to announce targeted strike actions

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Mileage discrepancy of cars still prevalent in Irish market

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Firms to carry out drug tests on drivers

Virgin Atlantic representative warns Transport Committee against IAG takeover of Aer Lingus

TDs have been warned that it would be difficult for other airlines to run routes between Dublin and Heathrow, if Aer Lingus is sold to IAG.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2015

Aer Lingus to discuss possible sale of government's stake

Representatives of Aer Lingus and its regional operation will discuss the possible sale of the Government stake in the airline with TDs and Senators this evening.

Tue, 17 Feb, 2015

Hundreds affected by 'petrol stretching'; Revenue to brief transport committee

The Transport Committee will meet with officials from the Revenue Commissioners to discuss the problem of "petrol stretching".

Wed, 03 Dec, 2014

EU mileage database mooted as car clocking costs consumers €60m yearly

Car clocking is costing Irish consumers up to €60m every year, as the EU looks to stamp out the practice by creating a mileage database.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2014

'Tinkering with penalty points and ads' not enough in road-safety fight: Higgins

Fine Gael MEP for Ireland North West Jim Higgins has said more gardaí are needed to enforce the rules of the road, after igures showed an increase in fatalities by 55% in the last three months.

Sun, 01 Jul, 2012

Families of road death victims take case to EU

THREE tragedies. Three daughters lost. Three families looking for answers.

Thu, 05 Nov, 2009

Mobiles and munching to be banned at committees

Mobile phones and snacking by TDs and Senators will be banned at Oireachtas Committees when they go live on the internet in coming weeks.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2009

Lorry charges branded 'double taxation'

Moves for new charges on lorries to compensate for their pollution were slammed this afternoon as a blatant case of double taxation.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2009

Report hits out at Dublin gridlock

A cross-party group of TDs and Senators today criticised state agencies over their failure to adequately tackle the frustrating levels of traffic gridlock in Dublin.

Wed, 23 Jul, 2008

Shannon group to meet EU officials

A DELEGATION from Shannon meets key EU officials in Brussels today on the future of the airport.

Tue, 28 Aug, 2007

Union to air views on Aer Lingus sale plans

SIPTU will be making its submission to the Oireachtas today over the Government’s intention to sell a majority stake in Aer Lingus.

Thu, 06 Apr, 2006

Ryanair chief rounds on UK aviation watchdog

The UK’s main aviation regulation body is “incompetent” and introduces measures that tax passengers, Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary told MPs today.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2006

Hardship scheme 'fails' taxi drivers

A TAXI hardship payment scheme has failed to help drivers and their dependents left in severe financial difficulties following overnight deregulation, an Oireachtas committee heard yesterday.

Thu, 13 May, 2004

Govt looks for answers on LUAS

The Government is unhappy with the way the LUAS construction is being handled by the Rail Procurement Agency.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2003

Ryanair ‘no show’ refund stance probed

CONSUMER Affairs Director Carmel Foley is checking out the legality of Ryanair’s refusal to refund fees to “no show” passengers.

Tue, 01 Apr, 2003

Ryanair probed over ‘no-show’ passenger cash

RYANAIR bosses will go before an Oireachtas Committee today to clarify their position on tax and insurance refunds for “no-show” passengers.

Tue, 25 Mar, 2003