Hildegarde Naughton

Government officials knew about the planned motorway toll hikes in early September, before the budget was announced, Minister tells committee

Naughton confirms department officials had been in contact with Transport Infrastructure Ireland on increases in recent weeks

Dáil hears of backlogs of up to six months due to system being dogged by staffing shortages

Department of Transport instructs Road Safety Authority to assess possible liability in the event of legal action

Forecaster moving towards ‘impact-based’ warnings to reflect what will happen as a result of the weather

Unions question if Spanish testers brought to Ireland to clear backlog are suitably qualified

Speeding fine is now €160, while penalties for mobile phone use and non-wearing of seatbelts rise to €120

Garda announces 61 new safety camera zones to counter significant increase in road deaths

Civil servant said move by DAA to restrict concierge service to diplomats and VIPs on private jets ‘elitist’

People ‘left abandoned at bus stops’ due to Go-Ahead services being cancelled, Sinn Féin claims

Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton said 900 operators had yet to apply for scheme

Green Party deputy leader to await second Government memo before deciding if concerns around maternity hospital have been addressed

National Cycle Network plans would see 3,500km of routes linking up cities and towns

Cork and Shannon airports qualify for first time as Covid hits passenger numbers

Gardaí and RSA issue urgent road safety appeal for Easter bank holiday weekend

DAA facing heavy criticism over terms and conditions on offer to security staff it is hiring

Businessman to become State company’s third chairperson since 2020

Cabinet also set to approve a €10m package of supports for tour operators and travel agents

Harris, McConalogue and Chambers test positive for virus along with Taoiseach

One in 10 alcohol-related crashes occur the morning after consumption of alcohol or drugs

Government agrees temporary measure to support haulage industry through fuel hikes

Post offices suggested as a ‘more accessible way’ for people to renew their licence

Inaugural flight for new airline is on Dublin-Donegal route

Sinn Féin’s Louise O’Reilly says increases in cost of living ‘beyond a crisis at this stage’

Abandoned budget proposal to charge interest on family loans drew storm of criticism

Government proposes 25 km/h speed limit but organisations say this is too fast

Passed HGV driving tests increased 25% in 2021 but more than 2,200 still awaiting test

Drivers can stay behind the wheel for 56 hours per week instead of the previous 45

Carrier to begin flying twice daily each way next month

No form of mediation would resolve matters of dispute at facility, report finds

Cash will allow airports offer discounts to airlines to restore routes

Truckers group to hold 24-hour protest in Dublin in response to record high fuel prices

Seen & heard: Builder price hikes; health insurance costs; and crypto base

European Commission confirms plan is in line with EU state aid rules

State rail company to seek cash from Government and EU to fund plan

State-owned company plans campaign to recruit more women postal staff

Road Safety Authority appeals to drivers not to drink-drive over Christmas period

Government will award €20m to Irish airports ‘shortly’ for security, fire, traffic control

Elsewhere this week, Bertie Ahern’s comments on the North go completely south

Issues which led to Doolin Coast Guard being stood down replicated across country, TDs say