Public Transport

Luas Cork: Highfield Rugby Club vows to oppose proposed route

The club will oppose the current route which 'cuts through the very heart of our club' on the western Ballincollig-Bishopstown end of the proposed light rail line

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Transport minister calls for compensation for sports clubs impacted by Cork Luas

The preferred route will see a 20km light rail line running east-west across the city, from Ballincollig to Mahon

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

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Irish Examiner poll: People willing to pay €17.15 a week on average to offset red meat consumption

Irish Examiner Ipsos B&A poll reveals strong support for recycling and composting — but less enthusiasm for cutting down meat consumption

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Close Up Of Woman Opening Euro Energy Bill During Cost Of Living Crisis

Irish people believe in climate change — we just don’t want to pay more for it

'Irish Examiner' poll finds strong support for incentives and infrastructure investment, but little appetite for new climate-related taxes

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Susie Horgan elected Cork Chamber president

Springboard Communications MD firmly places infrastructure — housing and transport — at the top of the agenda for a city that she says contributes 19% of Ireland's GDP

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Irish Examiner view: Time to call tech support for Irish Rail

Iarnród Éireann must be asked how and why it wrote off €50m it spent on an IT project which was not fit for purpose

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Irish Rail decision to write off €50m spent on failed IT project 'a national scandal'

Public Accounts Committee to seek meeting with company over shelving of project to deliver national train control centre

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Public to have their say on upgrades to Cork train services, including six new stations

Irish Rail has launched a public consultation on the preferred option for phase 2 of the Cork Area Commuter Rail rail improvement programme

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Limerick in 'tough fight' to get BusConnects scheme started, says John Moran

The Limerick mayor has launched a petition calling for action on the project, saying 'it is now time to make our voices count'

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Spurred By Rising Prices, Phoenix Undergoes A New Housing Boom

€24bn transport infrastructure plans 'compromised' by skills shortages and productivity challenges, report claimed

NTA briefing warned productivity was well below Celtic Tiger peaks

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Cork locals object to council's go-ahead for bus drop-off area at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Residents of nearby areas have written to Cork City Council in recent weeks to 'strongly object' to the plans, citing traffic management problems

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Cork commuter ferry dead in the water for now — but French connection will start in June

Aidan Coffey hopes to revisit paused Cork Harbour proposal. But for now he is concentrating on next month's launch of new Cork-Boulogne ferry

Sun, 10 May, 2026

Further delays announced for BusConnects in Limerick

The scheme was promised to start three years ago but is now pushed back to 2028

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Cork Luas: GAA club vows to fight new route ‘to the very end’

As public consultation on the €2.5bn Luas Cork route continues, one of the two clubs affected has vowed to oppose the plan

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Construction begins on €2m Adare station as rail plans ramp up for Ryder Cup 2027

Rail upgrades and station redevelopment aim to support thousands of visitors travelling to Adare for the 2027 Ryder Cup

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Diversity and inclusion policies change lives — including mine

Mahbooba Faiz fled Afghanistan at the return of the Taliban. She recently graduated with a Masters from UCC and describes here how DEI policies have made a real difference to her life

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Free travel will help people fleeing abusive homes

A survivor of violence who leaves their home is already at a huge disadvantage — access to travel will make things a little bit easier

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Budget will not include carbon tax reforms, minister says

The environment minister said it helps continue the electrification of the country and reduces Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Plans to drop three regional bus routes 'deeply concerning'

“Reliable and accessible public transport is not a luxury — it is a necessity," said Carlow Kilkenny TD Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Major part of BusConnects Bishopstown route dropped following Cork Luas plans

A spokesperson said the BusConnects Cork team has been coordinating with the Luas Cork team in recent months

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

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EU to cut electricity taxes and boost gas reserves amid record energy price shock

Brussels outlines sweeping measures including tax reforms, gas storage coordination and subsidies to shield economies from soaring energy costs

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Cork Event Centre moves closer with estimated cost of €150m-€200m for the project

The centre is expected to have a capacity up to 7,000 people, for concerts, TV productions, boxing matches, festivals, and more

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Here are the country's most senior civil servants running Ireland

As a successor was announced last week to Ireland's best-paid civil servant, we take a look at the people responsible for the day-to-day running of the Government's departments

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Midleton-Youghal greenway bus route sought by council

Amid the long-term campaign to reopen the Cork-Youghal railway, a rapid bus corridor is being proposed as an interim solution for East Cork traffic gridlock

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

New Luas Cork route unveiled with 27 stops as public consultation opens until June

Updated 20km light rail plan includes revised Bishopstown route, additional stops, and consultation on major Cork transport project

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Cork Luas: Schools and sports clubs face compulsory purchase orders as preferred route revealed

There is concern over the route, with the will create a new public transport connection from Ballincollig to Mahon

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Major €200m expansion of Mahon Point approved by Cork City Council

Project includes 251 apartments, an office block for up to 580 workers, and a new civic plaza

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

‘You could see €4 a litre for diesel by the end of the year,’ warns expert

The Government cannot protect against market increases in fuel prices indefinitely, a university lecturer has said

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Cork Luas: Key changes, 24 stops and potential impact on homes and businesses

Preferred light rail route expected to trigger fresh debate as communities, businesses and commuters assess potential impacts across Cork

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Warning that €200m Mahon Point redevelopment will add to 'deteriorating traffic situation'

TII emphasised that it "will not be responsible for any costs" for alterations to the N40 and Mahon Interchange as a result of these plans

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Ring road for Galway city gets green light 27 years after it was first planned

Meanwhile, the Galway Commuter Coalition called for the planned Galway Bus Connects Cross-City Link & Dublin Road schemes to be delivered in tandem with the ring road

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026