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Driver handed 25-year driving ban
A young County Donegal driver will not be allowed to drive for the next 25 years after a Judge handed down the lengthy ban following a series of dangerous driving convictions.
Cork toll operator’s profits up by 40%
In the midst of the current economic recession, some companies have continued to make a profit as the private operator of the tolled Rathcormac to Fermoy bypass in Cork had a 40% increase in profits last year.
M50 upgrade welcome but comes at massive cost to the taxpayer - Donohoe
€1 billion upgrade comes in at a staggering €31.2 million per km
RSA announce nine additional measures to protect learner and inexperienced
The RSA has today (1st September 2010) given an update on the measures outlined in the Road Safety Strategy 2007-2012 to enhance the way in which drivers are trained, tested and licensed in Ireland. The first phase of the modernisation project has been completed and today an additional nine actions have been announced
Dempsey to officially open M50 upgrade
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey will officially open the upgrade works on the M50 motorway, four years after the project began.
Truck’s cargo ends up on road
Motorists travelling in a rural area of Galway on Tuesday suffered long delays after a truck shed its load at a roundabout.
AA predict slack year on roads
The amount of traffic on Irish roads in 2010 will be the lowest number for quite a few years, according to AA Roadwatch’s traffic and travel information service.
New road measures to be unveiled
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey will this week a number of new measures aimed at stamping out reckless and irresponsible driving on roads in this country.
Public back RSA’s tough stance
According to Road Safety Authority chairman Gay Byrne, the public are full behind the strict measures being put in place to deter unsafe driving on Irish roads.
Slane bypass plan blasted
A leading transport expert has rubbished plans to construct a dual carriageway bypassing the Meath village of Slane, which has become a notorious accident black spot.
Illegal fuel plant found in North
A man has been arrested after an illegal fuel plant was found in the grounds of a house in County Tyrone.
Irishman dies in Japan truck accident
An Irishman living and working in Japan was killed after he was struck by a truck at the weekend with the driver fleeing the scene of the accident before being arrested later.
Irish politeness stops behind the wheel
The Irish have built up a reputation as a friendly and easy going nation, but a survey has revealed is not the case once they get behind the wheel.
AA blasts commercial tax hike
Thousands of motorists could be hit with a €900 road tax hike if they use their work vehicles for social purposes, after Environment Minister John Gormley ordered local authorities to enforce new legislation.
NRA hits out at motorway claims
The National Roads Authority has been forced to defend itself after claims that it was building unnecessary motorways by heritage body An Taisce.
Penalty points’ drivers back on roads
New figures released show that almost 900 drivers that were disqualified for receiving 12 penalty points within a three-year period are now back on the roads.
Road projects put on hold
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has been ordered by Transport Minister Noel Dempsey to put 120 road projects on hold for the foreseeable future.
M50 truck crash causes major delays
A crash on the M50 this morning (Friday, August 20th) is causing huge delays for peak time commuters bidding to get to work on time.
Hauliers take note of cycleways
Plans by the National Road Authority to implement over 2,000km of cycle ways on country roads will mean that hauliers must take greater vigilance on the roads.
September opening for M9
The last section of Dublin to Waterford motorway is set to open early next month as the latest major road infrastructure in Ireland is completed.
Truck crash causes 38 deaths
In world news, a road traffic accident in India has resulted in the deaths of 38 people, while a further 37 are believed to be in serious condition.
Overturned truck causes road block
Part of the N4 Dublin to Sligo road was closed for a number of hours yesterday (Monday) after a truck overturned along the route.
Protestors camp on bypass
The development of the North’s new A5 dual carriageway from Aughnacloy to Londonderry has been disrupted by climate change protestors setting up camp along the route.
NRA announce end to M50 upgrade
The National Roads Authority has revealed that the €1 billion upgrade of Dublin’s M50 will be finished in September, four years after it started.
Dempsey questioned over travel plan
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey was forced to answer questions about why he used the Government jet to travel from Dublin to Belfast, while his chauffeur drove the route to pick him up at the airport.
Jobs lost following tunnel opening
The opening of the Limerick tunnel has been seen as a major boost, but for one electrical company that is not the case as they have been forced to lay off a number of employees that had worked on the project.
Dempsey hails remarkable year
Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey believes that 2010 is the year that Ireland matches other European countries for its roads infrastructure.
Government in dark over M50 cost
The Government has come under pressure for failing to know the true cost of the M50 motorway before deciding to buy out the private operator behind the project.
Traffic returns to normal after crash
The main Ennis to Galway road is back in full use this morning (Wednesday) after an early morning crash on Tuesday caused the closure of the route for most of the day.
Belfast-Cork route to take four hours
Hauliers that operate the length and breadth of the country will see their journey times from Belfast to Cork cut by three hours following the opening of the Newry bypass.
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