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Transport Dept becomes first in Irish Govt to receive cycle friendly employer status

The Department of Transport has received recognition as an EU-certified gold standard Cycle Friendly Employer (CFE). It's the first Department in the Irish government to receive an award from the CFE project - an EU-wide platform for evaluation and ...

13 Apr 2022 at 17:20

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Donegal to Dublin flights emergency tender process commencing

There has been a welcome for the commencement of the emergency tender process for Donegal to Dublin flights. Speaking to Donegal Live, Pearse Doherty TD said he had received confirmation the Department of Transport had formally commenced the ...

23 Jun 2021 at 17:00

Local News

'Driving slower saves lives' New speed limits to be introduced today

Speed limits on rural, local roads will change from 80 km/h to 60km/h from Friday, February 7, 2025. The Department of Transport outlined rural, local roads as roads that "primarily serve local traffic and connect rural communities. These ...

07 Feb 2025 at 07:18

National News

Irish Coast Guard reveals incredible number of incident responses throughout 2024

The Irish Coast Guard has said it responded to 2,554 incidents in 2024 which included search and rescue, maritime casualty responses as well as pollution and preparedness responses. It was an extremely busy year for the Irish Coast Guard ...

01 Jan 2025 at 11:43

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More roads need to be added to gritting routes says Cllr Martin Farren

A plea has been made for extra funding to help deal with roads not included on Inishowen's gritting route. The matter was raised at the recent meeting of Donegal County Council when Cllr Martin Farren called on the body to seek to ...

07 Feb 2023 at 14:00

Local News

Tragedy sparks call for urgent action on lack of footpaths in Raphoe

A lack of footpaths that should serve five roads in an area in Raphoe including a number of housing developments could lead to more tragedies in the area, it has been claimed. Local councillor, Frank McBrearty Jnr raised the ...

08 Mar 2022 at 22:20

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Rail review a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity for Northern Ireland – Eastwood

An all-island rail review represents a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to restore the rail infrastructure in Northern Ireland, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has said. Among the recommendations of the 25-year plan published by ...

25 Jul 2023 at 16:15

National News

'Make your voice heard' - Public consultation on electric vehicle infrastructure opens

The Irish public is being invited to have their say on the delivery of electric vehicle (EV) charging point infrastructure. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan today (Thursday May 5) launched the online public consultation ...

05 May 2022 at 13:17

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25 homeowners and 520 landowners directly affected by new road plans

Twenty-five homeowners and 520 landowners will be affected by proposals to develop a major highway starting outside Ballybofey and ending up in Lifford. Donegal County Council has asked the body overseeing the project, ...

07 Jan 2023 at 15:00

Local News

Man who died in Donegal diving tragedy named as Leitrim native

The man who tragically drowned off the south west Donegal coast on Saturday has been named locally as Patrick Doran. Mr Doran was one of over 100 divers taking part in the North West Dive Rally at Teelin. The planned ...

23 Jun 2024 at 16:05

National News

Chambers announces almost €17m funding for improvements at regional airports

Almost €17million in funding has been announced by the government to support projects at regional airports across Ireland. Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers TD, made the announcement ...

30 Mar 2023 at 12:52

Local News

Have your say on Letterkenny's road network development

Plans to develop a strategic piece of infrastructure aim to provide connectivity from Letterkenny to West Donegal, reduce traffic congestion, support compact growth, and encourage modal shift go up a gear this ...

03 Jul 2023 at 10:15

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