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Department of Transport

Hedge cutting grant in DAFM's best interests - TD

Rural Life

8 months ago

Hedge cutting grant in DAFM's best interests - TD

Fianna Fáil TD for Kerry, Michael Cahill has called for a grant to be given to landowners to...

Speed limit reductions to be made on some rural roads this week

Rural Life

9 months ago

Speed limit reductions to be made on some rural roads this week

The speed limit on many rural local roads will change from 80km/h to 60km/h from Friday, February 7...

Changes to rural speed limits delayed until February

Rural Life

11 months ago

Changes to rural speed limits delayed until February

Changes to speed limits on rural and locals roads, which were due to come into effect from November...

Over €1m collected in tractor tax arrears in 2023

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Over €1m collected in tractor tax arrears in 2023

Over €1 million was collected in agricultural tractor tax arrears over the course of last year,...

'Glaring omission' in finalised rail review - Kenny

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

'Glaring omission' in finalised rail review - Kenny

Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture and rural development Martin Kenny has said that there is a...

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Finalised rail review confirms recommendations for rural areas

The final version of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, which was published today (Wednesday,...

Finalised rail review confirms recommendations for rural areas

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

60km/h speed limit on local roads targeted for November

Changes to the speed limit on rural and local roads are set to come into effect from November 2024,...

60km/h speed limit on local roads targeted for November

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Driving derogation for transporting animal feed and fertiliser

The Department of Transport has approved a temporary derogation on driving hours and rest periods...

Driving derogation for transporting animal feed and fertiliser

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Transport proposal 'discriminates against rural areas' - TD

Criticism has continued of the government's proposed plan to reduce emissions from the transport...

Transport proposal 'discriminates against rural areas' - TD

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Fears draft transport plan would discourage rural housing via tax

Concerns have been raised that a draft government plan on cutting emissions in the transport sector...

Fears draft transport plan would discourage rural housing via tax

Environment

over 1 year ago

€600k peatlands restoration project launched in Wicklow

The organisers of Transport Research Arena (TRA2024) have launched a €600,000 peatlands...

€600k peatlands restoration project launched in Wicklow

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

Cost of installing underpasses 'far too prohibitive' - Cahill

The chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine is calling on local...

Cost of installing underpasses 'far too prohibitive' - Cahill

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

Speed limit for rural roads could reduce to 60km/h in 2024

The Speed Limit Review report was published today (Wednesday, September 14) by the Department of...

Speed limit for rural roads could reduce to 60km/h in 2024

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

Govt plans to reduce speed limit on rural roads by 20km/h

The government plans to bring in new speed limits as part of a national campaign aimed at reducing...

Govt plans to reduce speed limit on rural roads by 20km/h

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

Department of Transport and RSA to back cash payment for NCT

The Department of Transport and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) will support the continued use of...

Department of Transport and RSA to back cash payment for NCT

Rural Life

over 3 years ago

First phase of Kerry greenway project officially opened

The initial phase of a greenway project in Co. Kerry has been officially opened today (Friday, June...

First phase of Kerry greenway project officially opened

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

Hauliers can still apply for emergency support of €800

Hauliers can still apply for emergency support and receive a payment of €800, according to...

Hauliers can still apply for emergency support of €800

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

Russian-registered vessels to be denied entry to Irish ports

Russian-registered vessels are to banned from Irish ports from this Sunday (April 17), the...

Russian-registered vessels to be denied entry to Irish ports

Rural Life

over 4 years ago

New extension announced to driving licence expiry dates

A new extension to the expiry dates of driving licences due to lapse over the coming months has...

New extension announced to driving licence expiry dates

Environment

about 5 years ago

Greenway developments pose 'increased threat to health of farm animals' - IFA

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has raised concerns over the “increased threat to the...

Greenway developments pose 'increased threat to health of farm animals' - IFA

Rural Life

over 7 years ago

Strategy for the development of greenways to be published by the end of Q2

The strategy for the development of greenways in Ireland is expected to be published by the end of...

Strategy for the development of greenways to be published by the end of Q2

Machinery

over 7 years ago

FCI calls for clarity on 'fast' tractor testing measures

Clarity in relation to the road-worthiness testing of ‘fast’ tractors has been called for by...

FCI calls for clarity on 'fast' tractor testing measures

Grass

over 7 years ago

Relaxation of rules for lorry drivers transporting fodder set to continue

The relaxation of certain rules for lorry drivers transporting fodder is set to continue until the...

Relaxation of rules for lorry drivers transporting fodder set to continue

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