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Luas extension to Poolbeg to arrive sooner than expected as NTA advances project

Fine Gael's Dublin spokesperson, James Geoghegan, said he received the confirmation from the National Transport Authority (NTA) through a parliamentary question.

MetroLink boss commits to 'hit the ground running' on rail project in 2026

MetroLink is a 19km mostly underground rail line for Dublin, stretching from Swords to Ranelagh. Stops include Swords, Dublin Airport, Ballymun, Glasnevin, O’Connell Street, St Stephen’s Green and ending at the Charlemont Luas stop.

€7m spent on Luas bridge rebuild after metal girders warped in 1000 degree fire

An inspection of the George’s Dock Bridge, which carries Luas trams in Dublin, showed visible buckling of steel while concrete lost most of its structural strength.

€30m price tag: State offers to buy houses from Dublin residents for MetroLink

Speed limits reduced on two Carlow roads

'Regrettable' that policy on removing roadside memorials emerges near Christmas, TD says

Transport Infrastructure Ireland hamstrung by conflicting government policy

Permission granted for MetroLink judicial review ahead of proposed mediation

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Following a planning application submitted by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), MetroLink was approved by ACP through a railway order signed on September 30th.

Toll income speeds ahead on M50 to €212m in 2024

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

The M50 is the most heavily used road in the country with close to 150,000 vehicles travelling several sections on an average day.

Gaza aid flotilla: Dublin Tunnel reopens after pro-Palestine protestors blocked Dublin Port entrance

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

They are demonstrating in reaction to up to 14 Irish citizens being detained by Israeli forces that are part of the Gaza aid flotilla.

Part of Luas Red line to remain closed for 'minimum' of serveral weeks following fire

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

The news comes following severe damage to George's Docklands bridge by a recent fire in the area.

Luas 2050 plans include two new circular lines on outskirts of Dublin city centre

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

An internal presentation from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) said that light rail would be a key part of public transport in the capital for the future and plans for new lines should be accelerated.

Nearly 5,900 incidents took place on the M50 last year

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

TII logged 401 times when a motorist had a flat tyre or one of their tyres blew out while they were driving.

TII approves toll increases from 2025 for the M50 and Dublin Port Tunnel

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

From January 1st, 2025, there will be a 10 cent increase for cars, buses, coaches, and lighter goods vehicles that do not have a tag or video account on the M50.

Drivers overpaid motorway tolls by more than €290,000 last year

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Some €329,000 worth of unpaid tolls were recorded on the national motorways and the Dublin Tunnel.

Tánaiste opens Cork's long-awaited €215m Dunkettle Interchange

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

The major road scheme outside Cork City aims to alleviate congestion and streamline traffic flow in the area

Fast-tracked €150m Adare Bypass may not be ready in time for Ryder Cup

Fri, 12 Jan, 2024

Adare Manor is set to host the Ryder Cup in September 2027

Road tolls to increase for second time in under a year from January

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) approved these increases in tolls for 2024, in October 2023.

Survey shows almost 10% of Bus Eireann passengers found without valid ticket

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

The results, which highlight fare evasion rates on public transport bus companies over an 18-month period to June 2023, were released under freedom of information legislation.