public transport

Previous efforts for the infrastructure project have stalled, including after the financial crisis

New train traffic management system will need to be put in place, says Irish Rail, without providing estimated cost

I am sceptical because there are so many areas other than Dublin transport that require improvement

North Co Dublin deserves infrastructure that matches its population, its contribution to the economy and its potential

The capital is deficient in cultural infrastructure for a city of its size

Plans for Dublin and Cork show sweeping changes needed in transport, housing and energy sources

MetroLink resonates deafeningly in cost terms with what went wrong with the children’s hospital project

Official says cost of project connecting city centre to airport will cost ‘well north’ of initial €9.5bn estimate

Pyongyang built real train stations that seemed fake. In Ireland, we are building a fake train station that will, for a brief period, seem real

City centre residential block earmarked for demolition to accommodate underground station for €18bn project

Climate legislation was well-intentioned but ‘just gave rope’ to serial objectors, says Sean O’Driscoll

Commuters can expect plenty of disruption, but no new lines, until at least the next general election

For some fans, getting to and from Marlay Park in south Dublin for concerts can be as costly as tickets for the shows

Recent comments by Darragh O’Brien leave a reader asking

While other countries waste time building infrastructure, we have perfected the more sophisticated art of discussing it

Cabinet expected to consider plans to authorise the next phase of the Dublin MetroLink project in mid-July

Plus: Ireland’s waste management system is under fresh scrutiny

City jumps five places in Savills Resilient Cities Index, indicating it is likely to attract more investment

Operations were suspended between St Stephen’s Green and Dominick St on Green line following incident

The parallel with recycling is instructive

Without proper transport planning, venues such as St Anne’s Park are unsuitable and potentially dangerous for large public gatherings

Oireachtas committees to begin investigations into cost overruns on project once called the ‘brain of the railway’ by a Government Minister

Ireland’s largest gardening festival returns to the Phoenix Park in Dublin this Thursday, marking its 20th year

Further five children were seriously injured but in ‘stable condition’ after incident at level crossing in north of country

Journey from Navan to Dublin expected to take no more than 60 minutes under latest plans

Critical Infrastructure Bill will be a disaster for Ireland’s climate commitments

Those living outside urban areas have limited options

Proposals from Friends of the Earth say public backs the move but supports are needed

Key IT projects at Government departments and State agencies set to run €61m over budget

If town and village life is so much more sensible and attractive, why do so few people choose to live over the shop?

Irish Rail services were curtailed twice by blaze near between Bray and Greystones

Army of workers sent out to cleanse the streets of Dublin early every morning

Finding a space is rarely easy – we can do much better

Two hospitalised after blaze, with single lane of Eden Quay currently open to traffic

The State takes in €126bn a year and cannot create a civil protection agency, a gas storage facility or a train to Donegal

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien expresses ‘dissatisfaction at the rate of progress’ on project

Over €31m spent on rail traffic management system initially expected to cost €19.5m, with no delivery as yet

Department of Transport tells Dáil committee passenger numbers are continuing to surge and punctuality is improving

New cost estimates for 19km underground line submitted for approval for the first time in four years

State transport body opens public consultation over project that will feature 27 stops running from Ballincollig to Mahon Point