The Taoiseach and Transport Minister have come under fire from unions at the lack of progress over the dispute at Bus Éireann.

The transport minister has admitted the state's subsidy for public transport services isn't high enough.

The Transport Minster has said he is not ruling out opening Dublin bus lanes to the public amid the Dublin bus strike.

Update 11.40am: The Transport Minister is appealing to both sides in the bus dispute to enter last minute talks.

The new Transport Minister Shane Ross has said the taxpayer can not be expected to cover any costs from solving the Luas dispute.

The Transport Minister has said that Independents would not be wasting their time with long talks if they did not think a deal could be reached.

The Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe has said conviction rates for drink-driving are much higher than recent reports suggest.

International Airlines Group (IAG) looks set to take over Aer Lingus after the Government gave the green light to a €1.4bn bid.

The Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe is urging all sides in the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann row to go back around the talks table.

The Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe has said he expects a review of Ireland's aviation regulations in light of this week's

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