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The Irish Sun
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
‘Expect delay' warning for Irish drivers after single-vehicle crash on busy motorway amid public transport cancellations
IRISH drivers have been warned to "expect delays" this morning following a single-vehicle collision on a busy Irish motorway. Commuters on a number of 2 Bus Eireann has confirmed that some services has been disrupted this morning Credit: Paddy Cummins - The Sun Dublin 2 Drivers have been warned to expect delays this morning Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd The collision occurred on the M11/N11 northbound between Junction 16 Wicklow (North) and Junction 15 Ashford (near Rathnew). TII said: "Some delays to your journey may occur. "When approaching the collision location, drive with caution, reduce your speed and please obey instructions from emergency services." Read more in Motors Another multi-vehicle collision took place on the M1/N1 southbound between Junction 7 Julianstown and Junction 6 Balbriggan, about 3 kilometres south of the Stamullen area. Traffic bosses t ook to to post the update to road users. Posting on MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN There are also further delays this morning after a crash on the M50 southbound between Junction 10 and Junction 12 Dundrum, Dublin. SPEED ALERT I'm an Irish driving instructor and a major road sign is changing in DAYS - don't get caught out in test The incident has since been cleared but And traffic bosses warned of a breakdown involving a heavy good vehicle on the M7/N7 eastbound. The collision occurred on the M7(E) On-Slip,J16. TII added: "When approaching the breakdown location, drive with caution and reduce your speed. "Due to the impact of the breakdown, delays to your journey will occur. "Consider a different journey start time or route." PUBLIC TRANSPORT IMPACTS The 09:20am service from Ratoath to Dublin has been cancelled, with Bus Eireann apologising for any inconvenience caused. And the 9am 167 service from Ardee to Dundalk has also been cancelled. The 08:09am 109 service from Kells to Dublin has also seen a cancellation. A number of delays have occurred on train routes across the country, with The 07:35am Heuston/Westport service is currently 20 to 25 minutes behind the schedule. And some services operating between Sallins/Hazelhatch may experience delays as a result. The 08:12am Newbridge/Heuston service is expected to start from Sallins this morning due to a train being stopped between Sallins/Hazelhatch, which is causing delays to services from Heuston. And the 07:35am Heuston/Westport service is currently stopped between Sallins and Hazelhatch due to a technical issue onboard.
Irish Independent
12-06-2025
- Irish Independent
Bus routes in West Cork failing to meet up or miss connecting with each other by minutes
There, Councillor Finbarr Harrington (Independent) put forward a motion calling for TFI (Transport for Ireland) and Bus Eireann to be invited to a meeting to better co-ordinate their rural services in county Cork; amid general acknowledgement that public transport in rural Ireland has improved significantly in recent years. "Some timetables changed recently, so for example the 7.20am run from Allihies to Castletownbere stopped, which meant anyone getting the 8am bus from Castletownbere to Cork needed to resort to taxi or family again. Also a big issue with many routes is that they never meet, for example the Kilcrohane to Dursey route never meets the Mizen route to Skibbereen. So if we could bring about better co-ordination between all the routes, people could travel throughout Cork County," Cllr Harrington said. "Many of the TFI routes miss the Bus Eireann routes sometimes only by minutes so if we could delay one to meet the other, people could get off one and onto the other. Many parts of West Cork don't have any bus routes, like Coppeen. It can be improved easily and with no extra cost if, for example, one or two days a week the Mizen run could travel through Durrus or the Kilcrohane bus go through Ballydehob one or two days a week. Then anyone on the Mizen [bus] could travel to Bantry, Glengarriff or Beara and vice versa, people on the Beara or Sheep's Head peninsula could travel to Schull, Goleen or Skibbereen and then further on to Clonakilty." The Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan has improved rural public transport with over 150 new and improved bus services launched in towns and villages over the past three years, according to TFI. Cllr Harrington praised the plan, saying it has "changed the lives of many people for the better, especially those living in rural areas. It gives many people, especially elderly who don't have their own transport, an independence and an opportunity to attend appointments without relying on private transport, friends or family, which would have been the norm prior to the service. This transport is greatly appreciated and is great value for money. I think if this service is better coordinated, it has the potential to improve the lives of many people and better promote Cork as the great place it is." Speaking at the meeting, Cllr Daniel Sexton (Independent Ireland) agreed with the motion and said "more joined-up thinking" is needed. He pointed out there are currently no direct routes from Dunmanway to Clonakilty or from Skibbereen to Drimoleague. Cllr Danny Collins (Independent Ireland) also spoke in support of the motion. He said the buses "finish up a little bit early. Nine or 10 pm would be better," which, he said, would also provide a boost for the hospitality sector. He added that "there are big problems with transport in Ballydehob." After the discussion of Cllr Harrington's motion, the West Cork Municipal District agreed to send it forward to Cork County Council's Corporate Policy Group, which will then invite TFI and Bus Eireann to a meeting. Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.
Irish Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Workers to vote on CIÉ pension deal
CIÉ workers will vote in coming weeks on a new pension deal that offers retired staff increases up to 5 per cent, the group and its unions confirmed on Thursday. The State public transport company and its Trade Union Group reached agreement late on Wednesday on changes to its pension plans that include the first increase in 17 years for former workers. Unions plan to ballot members in coming weeks on the proposals, which introduce some changes to two existing schemes and the introduction of a new fund for workers hired in the future. Almost 6,400 former workers will receive increases of 3, 4, or 5 per cent, depending on retirement date, under the plan. READ MORE [ Retired CIÉ staff in line for first pension increase in 17 years Opens in new window ] CIÉ, owner of Irish Rail, Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus, is pledging €30 million to fund this. This will be the first boost to their incomes in 17 years. In a statement, the company and unions said they 'shared the aim of providing a long overdue increase for eligible CIÉ pensioners'.
Dublin Live
12-05-2025
- Business
- Dublin Live
Bus Eireann confirms additional Dublin Airport services including new midnight bus
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Bus Eireann has confirmed additional services on the Expressway 32 route which serves Dublin Airport. The improved timetable will come into effect on 25th May 2025 and "has been designed to provide more frequent and punctual travel for all Route 32 customers". Bus Eireann said passengers will see significant benefits, as the improved schedule will better reflect traffic conditions, ensuring more consistent arrival and departure times. The timetable change will see an increase from 10 to 12 daily return services on Route 32 which serves key stops at Busáras, Dublin Airport, Ardee, Monaghan, Omagh and Lifford before arriving at Letterkenny Bus Station. It will also see the introduction of a new midnight departure from Letterkenny, offering customers the chance to avail of early flights from Dublin Airport – as well as a new late night departure from Dublin at 00:15 providing a convenient option for those travelling after evening events in the city. Head of Expressway, Andrew Yates said: 'The upcoming Route 32 timetable changes are designed to significantly improve service punctuality, enhance customer experience, and most importantly increase service frequency by 20%. This will enable us to add almost 1,500 weekly passenger journeys and is in response to the growing demand on this corridor. "These improved timetables offer better punctuality along key segments of Route 32, including arrivals into Dublin Airport. Departure times have been restructured to provide for customers during the busiest periods, ensuring availability when it is needed most. The first morning departure from Dublin has been amended slightly to support improved punctuality across the timetable. All of the changes introduced have been customer centred and driven by feedback to ensure smoother, more reliable journeys. "We advise all customers to check the new timetables on to familiarise themselves with changes to departure times. For example, the previous 22:00 departure from Dublin Airport will instead depart at 22:30, better accommodating passengers arriving on late evening flights. "Expressway remains committed to providing high-quality, dependable services to communities across Ireland. We encourage all passengers to book their tickets in advance at to guarantee their seat and ensure a smooth and efficient travel experience.' Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Irish Independent
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Wicklow students still have no access to school bus
Councillor Melanie Corrigan is calling again for a communal bus service to connect the children in Kilmacanogue with the three schools that they are attending in Greystones. This, she said, would help those children who can't attend the nearest schools in Bray due to a shortage of spaces, to access their schools in Greystones more easily. Last year, the community in Kilmacanogue launched a petition which received over 160 signatories seeking a better service, which was sent in to the National Transport Authority. Cllr Corrigan said currently the students are either being driven or have to get two buses and she is urging the Department of Transport's school transport system to facilitate this change. In previous years, when parents applied under the Bus Eireann school transport scheme, they were told that the children were not attending the nearest schools so therefore did not qualify. Under the school transport scheme review, Cllr Corrigan said an expansion of the current eligibility criteria was recommended which would allow the children in Kilmacanogue to qualify. A phased implementation of the plan commenced in 2024 between the Department of Education and the Department of Transport with a view to expanding the provision of transport and reduce the reliance over time on individual car trips for school journeys. Cllr Corrigan believes this approach, and the provision of a school bus service from Kilmacanogue to access the three schools in Greystones, would significantly improve the daily commute for these students, making their journey to school more manageable and convenient, and taking cars off an already busy road. Cllr Corrigan has been working with a group of parents in Kilmacanogue to raise this issue and get a bus service. She said this is part of a wider campaign to get a public bus service from Kilmacanogue to Greystones. In 2024, a petition was set up with over 250 supporters looking for such a bus service. A lot of people from Kilmacanogue, a growing village, work, go to appointments, socialise and shop in Greystones and a bus service connecting the two areas is something the community wants. Cllr Corrigan said she has written to the Education Minister, Tánaiste Simon Harris and Wicklow TD Edward Timmons to seek support for this issue.
