Roads

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Gardaí who disregard roads policing ‘letting colleagues down’ – Tánaiste

Gardaí who disregard roads policing ‘letting colleagues down’ – Tánaiste

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

He said any garda showing a ‘brazen’ disregard for roads policing duties would be ‘undermining’ the Government’s road safety efforts.
‘Brazen’ disregard for roads policing needs to be addressed quickly – minister

‘Brazen’ disregard for roads policing needs to be addressed quickly – minister

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Sean Canney, a junior minister with responsibility for road safety, said the findings were ‘shocking and serious’.
'Shocking' report reveals some gardaí are ‘openly hostile to doing their job’

'Shocking' report reveals some gardaí are ‘openly hostile to doing their job’

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

The chairwoman of the policing authority said the report showed some gardaí had a 'brazen' disregard for roads policing duties
Self-driving bus service takes to the road in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter

Self-driving bus service takes to the road in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

The eight-seater Harlander will run as a free service in a pilot project until September.
Pothole complaints surge nationwide with 14,000 reports in Cork alone

Pothole complaints surge nationwide with 14,000 reports in Cork alone

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Cork City and County Councils received over 14,000 pothole complaints in the last three years
Dublin City Council launches signage-only zebra crossings

Dublin City Council launches signage-only zebra crossings

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

The guidance around the use of zebra crossings was updated by the Department of Transport to allow the use of zebra crossings with signage instead of flashing beacons.
Labour TD calls for drivers to resit theory test every 10 years

Labour TD calls for drivers to resit theory test every 10 years

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Drivers should have to resit a theory test every time their licence is up for renewal, a Labour TD has said.
Cork County Council says majority of primary roads are 'passable with caution'

Cork County Council says majority of primary roads are 'passable with caution'

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

Most priority three and other routes remain in very poor condition and are impassable in places.
More than 2,200 speeders caught in a week in road safety operation

More than 2,200 speeders caught in a week in road safety operation

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Gardaí said in the past week there had been three deaths on the roads and 13 serious collisions that resulted in serious injuries.
Two road safety campaigns to be launched in Northern Ireland

Two road safety campaigns to be launched in Northern Ireland

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

The Department for Infrastructure has said a collaboration with the Northern Ireland Road Safety Partnership will be renewed
Fresh legal challenge submitted over Dublin to Derry road upgrade

Fresh legal challenge submitted over Dublin to Derry road upgrade

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

The North's Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd said further delays to the project could cost millions.
Driver caught speeding at 167km/h in Co Meath

Driver caught speeding at 167km/h in Co Meath

Sun, 27 Oct, 2024

Gardaí are focusing on road safety over the bank holiday weekend
‘Get the simple things right’: Drivers urged to slow down over bank holiday

‘Get the simple things right’: Drivers urged to slow down over bank holiday

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

The Friday of the October Bank Holiday weekend is the riskiest for collisions, Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries said.
Martin and Farrell clash over public spending

Martin and Farrell clash over public spending

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Mairead Farrell said the Government finds it ‘incredibly easy to squander taxpayers’ hard-earned money’.
Taoiseach issues road safety plea after five deaths

Taoiseach issues road safety plea after five deaths

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

Simon Harris urged drivers to slow down ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
Government needs to do more to tackle rising toll of road deaths – Harris

Government needs to do more to tackle rising toll of road deaths – Harris

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

The Taoiseach raised the issue during a visit to Donegal on Friday.
Unmarked lorry to be added in road policing plan

Unmarked lorry to be added in road policing plan

Tue, 21 May, 2024

An unmarked lorry will soon be introduced as part of a new roads policing measure
‘Substantial increase’ in number of speed and safety cameras on Irish roads

‘Substantial increase’ in number of speed and safety cameras on Irish roads

Wed, 15 May, 2024

The Garda Commissioner has pledged to crack down on the number of drivers who speed.
196 arrested for driving under influence across May Bank Holiday weekend

196 arrested for driving under influence across May Bank Holiday weekend

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Gardaí carried out an extensive roads policing operation from Thursday to Tuesday morning.
Road Safety Authority ‘will get additional resources if required’ – Chambers

Road Safety Authority ‘will get additional resources if required’ – Chambers

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

Jack Chambers, who has responsibility for road safety, said an independent review of the RSA will conclude in the coming weeks.
Garda Commissioner: Drivers who ‘excessively’ break speed limits should face suspension

Garda Commissioner: Drivers who ‘excessively’ break speed limits should face suspension

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said his direction that all uniformed officers complete at least 30 minutes of road policing during each shift has made a difference to Garda enforcement
Road Safety Authority to spend millions more on safety campaigns

Road Safety Authority to spend millions more on safety campaigns

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

The Taoiseach expressed concern over low numbers of gardai in the roads policing unit.
Number of road deaths up 38% compared with last year

Number of road deaths up 38% compared with last year

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Gardaí said they put in place an extensive road policing operation from last Thursday until Tuesday morning.
Trend of road fatalities is not falling, says Justice Minister

Trend of road fatalities is not falling, says Justice Minister

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Helen McEntee said the number of people killed in road crashes since the beginning of the year is ‘far too high’.
North's Infrastructure Minister announces road repair fund

North's Infrastructure Minister announces road repair fund

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

John O’Dowd said the capital investment is ‘vital’.
Government criticised over public transport funding for cross-border projects

Government criticised over public transport funding for cross-border projects

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Earlier this week the government announced a massive funding package for projects in Northern Ireland.
Donegal to Dublin road upgrade work will start before the end of the year, Minister says

Donegal to Dublin road upgrade work will start before the end of the year, Minister says

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Sinn Féin's John O'Dowd was speaking after the Irish Government announced funding for the scheme.
Pedestrian hit by car becomes seventh death on Ireland’s roads this year

Pedestrian hit by car becomes seventh death on Ireland’s roads this year

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

The woman, who was aged in her 20s, was declared dead at the scene in Co Donegal.
‘Beyond belief’ that some believe it is acceptable to drive while intoxicated

‘Beyond belief’ that some believe it is acceptable to drive while intoxicated

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries said it was ‘dreadful’ that three people had already been killed on Irish roads in 2024
More cameras will catch drivers who use bus lanes illegally, says Eamon Ryan

More cameras will catch drivers who use bus lanes illegally, says Eamon Ryan

Sat, 23 Dec, 2023

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan said ‘behaviour disimproved’ during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ministers call on drivers to reduce speed during festive period

Ministers call on drivers to reduce speed during festive period

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

There are 31 more Irish road fatalities this year than there were in 2022.
Varadkar and ministers defend government investment in roads amid ‘stark’ report

Varadkar and ministers defend government investment in roads amid ‘stark’ report

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

Jack Chambers said the report was of ‘particular concern for me as minister with responsibility for road safety’

Latest National News