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Driver Telephone Surveys – National Maximum Taxi Fare Review
A confidential telephone survey of approximately 500 drivers nationwide commenced today as part of the National Maximum Taxi Fare Review. These surveys will provide information in the areas of insurance, fuel and other operating costs, together with current taxi demand and supply. We would really appreciate your time and assistance if you receive a call....
STORM EUNICE – Tomorrow
Met Éireann Weather Warning – Issued: 09:36 Thursday 17/02/2022 “Status Red – Wind warning for Cork, Kerry Storm Eunice: Southwest winds tonight and Friday morning veering northwest will reach mean speeds in excess of 80 km/h with severe or damaging gusts in excess of 130km/h. Coastal flooding is expected, especially at high tide. Status...
Safe Routes to School Programme delivers bike parking to 154 schools nationwide as Minister Naughton officially opens Cork’s first Safe School Zone
More students around Ireland have somewhere safe to park their bike, thanks to the installation of 2,830 cycle parking spaces in schools nationwide during 2021. Not having somewhere safe – or sheltered – to store a bike has been a barrier for many students in primary and secondary schools. The installation of 2,830 cycle parking...
Minister for Health extends the period of effect of the COVID-19 Face Coverings Regulations
The mandatory requirement to wear face coverings for SPSV travel has been extended. The Minister for Health has made further Regulations extending the period of effect of the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A – Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (Face Coverings in Small Public Service Vehicles and Certain Premises) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 569 of 2020). These...
Launch of Electric SPSV Grant Scheme 2022
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has announced that the hugely successful eSPSV scheme has now reopened for business in 2022. The Department of Transport has allocated €15 million for grants this year to enable owners of small public service vehicles, such as taxis, hackneys and limousines, to buy electric vehicles. The means by which this money...
Anne Graham Updates PAC on National Plans for Investment in Sustainable Transport
Cathaoirleach, Committee members, thank you for the invitation to appear before the Committee today to assist you in your examination of the National Transport Authority’s Financial Statements for 2020. As requested by the Committee’s Secretariat we have furnished some information in advance. To assist in answering your questions I am accompanied by three Directors from...
Ryan Plans for Acceleration in Active Travel Post-Covid
The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan T.D., today confirmed that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has allocated funds to Ireland’s local authorities with a view to spending €289 million on walking and cycling infrastructure in 2022. Projects to be delivered this year include the Clontarf to City Centre route in Dublin, MacCurtain Street in Cork,...
Fáilte Ireland launches Strategic Tourism Transport Business Continuity Scheme 2022
An allocation of €50 million was secured by Minister Catherine Martin T.D in Budget 2022 for a programme of funding aimed at supporting strategic tourism businesses through the Covid-19 pandemic and driving recovery thereafter. As part of this programme, Fáilte Ireland has today launched the Strategic Tourism Transport Business Continuity Scheme, which is aimed at...
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Grant Scheme 2022
To support the wider availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) in Ireland’s small public service vehicle fleet, NTA is pleased to announce that the WAV Grant Scheme will run again this year. The WAV Grant Scheme (WAV22) offers financial aid of up to €7,500 nationwide for the purchase or conversion of a new WAV –...