The Irish Times

Covid-19: No new restrictions says Taoiseach as 23,125 new cases reported

Health advice unchanged but calls for public to consider behaviour with regard to masks

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 09:19

Covid-19: Requirement for masks in schools should be removed now, says Ryan

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he will wear a face mask even if rules are eased

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 14:03

Irish Rail staff speak out: ‘I’m sick of seeing heroin being sorted out at the tables’

Strikes may be ahead as rail workers reach breaking point on anti-social behaviour

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 04:00

Concerns rise in Government that pandemic rewards for public sector may wipe out budget resources

Union claim for 10 days’ leave for health staff could cost €377m, HSE estimates

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 01:00

EU agency urges immediate and tough steps to prevent fresh Covid-19 wave

ECDC advises national authorities to speed up Covid vaccinations of highest risk groups

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 08:04

Over-70s, care-home residents and frontline staff set to be vaccinated first in Republic

Plan to be discussed by Ministers today will consider a dozen different population cohorts for first priority group

Tue Dec 08 2020 - 01:27

Q&A: All you need to know about new face covering rules on public transport

Regulations come into force this morning though there are exceptions and grey areas

Mon Jul 13 2020 - 07:48

Face masks on public transport will not be mandatory until next week

Regulation is being drawn up by both the Department of Health and Transport

Mon Jun 29 2020 - 17:32

Contracts signed for road projects, government formation talks told

Party negotiators discussed plans in Project Ireland 2040 policy

Thu May 28 2020 - 05:55

Next government could bring in work-from-home tax incentives – Taoiseach

Government formation talks likely to continue until end of next week

Tue May 26 2020 - 01:00

Coronavirus: Bus Éireann warns Expressway services at risk

Company says operations could end due to decline in passenger numbers and revenue

Tue Mar 17 2020 - 19:21

Workers absent due to coronavirus may not have legal right to pay

Unions seek code of practice as transport staff call for special leave for those affected

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 20:07

Figures show 26 Dublin Bus staff were assaulted this year

Lack of dedicated police unit for buses and trains criticised

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 12:55

‘I thought I was going to die that night’: Violence on Irish Rail

Intimidation has doubled, vandalism has tripled and assaults have quadrupled

Sat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00

BusConnects designer says union is misleading public

Jarret Walker says NTA’s role was to develop the bus plan for the Minister

Fri Sept 21 2018 - 10:13

Vote on strike by train drivers postponed due to weather conditions

Drivers expected to support industrial action in dispute over mentoring

Wed Feb 28 2018 - 16:19

Bus Éireann wins public tender for Waterford services

Despite strong international competition, semi-state company to continue operation of five routes in city

Thu Nov 16 2017 - 21:26

Irish Rail chief warns protracted strike becoming a possibility

Tens of thousands face another day of disruption as rail staff to strike on Tuesday

Mon Nov 06 2017 - 16:17

North Korean embassy to discuss visit with Independent Alliance

Taoiseach says he does not envisage trip to ‘dangerous place’ going ahead

Sat Nov 04 2017 - 01:00

Striking unions warn Irish Rail dispute could run ‘into New Year’

Tens of thousands of passengers disrupted as staff at rail firm take action over pay

Wed Nov 01 2017 - 19:22

Bus Éireann proposes route closures, sharp cuts to staff earnings

Threats to bus services include Dublin-Clonmel, Athlone-Westport and Dublin-Derry

Mon Feb 20 2017 - 11:34

Kenny visits ‘citizens of nowhere’ as Ross faces travel chaos

Taoiseach and Minister for Finance step among liberal economic elite in Davos

Thu Jan 19 2017 - 09:28

Union warns of transport chaos as Bus Éireann proposes cuts

State-owned company warns of cuts in premium payments and potential layoffs of staff

Wed Jan 18 2017 - 18:11

No Bus Éireann strike threat but unions to consult on crisis

Shane Ross says there are no plans to axe six to eight routes or privatise the company

Thu Dec 08 2016 - 01:00

Five things you need to know today

Dublin Bus strike; Government wins Apple debate; New IPhone released

Thu Sept 08 2016 - 07:39

Rail commuters may face disruption as wage talks collapse

Iarnród Éireann staff to vote on strike action, result of Dublin Bus staff ballot due on Friday

Thu Jul 28 2016 - 17:42

Early start for Broadstone bus drivers who won €24m lottery

Twenty-two lucky bus drivers due to start their shift at 6am

Sun Jul 03 2016 - 21:55

Iarnród Éireann threatens court action against unions

Company says Dart drivers breached contract by taking unofficial industrial action

Mon Apr 18 2016 - 22:00

Iarnród Éireann pay claim first sign of Luas deal fallout

Rail workers seek 25% pay increase following cut backs and change in ‘industry norm’

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 14:38

Dublin Bus staff want the same pay rise as Luas drivers

Luas drivers to get 18.7% rise over three years as St Patrick’s Day strike action cancelled

Thu Mar 17 2016 - 11:45

Dart talks aim to avoid strike as Luas stoppage looms

Iarnród Éireann faces possible industrial action as efforts continue to avert tram strike

Sun Mar 13 2016 - 18:26

Luas strike: St Patrick’s Day buses are ‘exceptional’

Paschal Donohoe addresses Transdev’s controversial plan for replacement service

Sun Mar 13 2016 - 12:57

Luas staff to consider all-out strike ballot after talks collapse

Union says company will not engage with drivers and traffic supervisors to resolve the pay dispute

Tue Mar 08 2016 - 08:35

Luas drivers consider all-out strike ballot as talks break down

Dispute at light rail system set to escalate as Siptu says company would only talk to two grades

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 21:40