Rural Life
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food has heard the average cost of greenway projects is around €2 million per kilometre.
Agri-Business
The owners of 10,784 vintage tractors are currently paying the full agricultural tractor motor tax rate, according to the Department of Transport
Greenways
The Department of Transport has appointed consultants to carry out a review of the national strategy on greenways.
75,617 agricultural tractors were licenced in Ireland last year, according to data from the Department of Transport.
Fianna Fáil TD for Kerry, Michael Cahill has called for a grant to be given to landowners to incentivise hedge cutting.
The speed limit on many rural local roads will change from 80km/h to 60km/h from Friday, February 7 as the government launches its campaign.
Changes to speed limits on rural and locals roads, which were due to come into effect from November, have been delayed until February 7, 2025
Over €1 million was collected in agricultural tractor tax arrears over the course of last year, the Department of Transport has confirmed.
Sinn Féin spokesperson on rural development Martin Kenny said there is a "glaring omission" in the All-Island Strategic Rail Review.
The final version of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review has confirmed a range of recommendations for improving rural rail connectivity.
Changes to the speed limit on rural and local roads are set to come into effect from November 2024, according to the Department of Transport.
The Department of Transport has approved a temporary derogation on driving hours and rest periods for animal feed and fertiliser deliveries.
Criticism has continued of the proposed plan to reduce emissions in transport, with one TD saying it "discriminates against rural areas".
Concerns have been raised that a draft plan on cutting emissions in transport would see the construction of rural housing discouraged.
Environment
The organisers of Transport Research Arena (TRA2024) have launched a €600,000 peatlands restoration undertaking in Co. Wicklow...
The chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture is calling on local authorities to reduce the cost on farmers of installing underpasses.
The Speed Limit Review was published by the Department of Transport, with its recommendations to change speed limits to be passed in 2024.
Proposed government reductions of the speed limit on Irish roads could see motorists in rural areas having to reduce their speed by 20km/h.
The Department of Transport and the RSA will support the continued use of cash to pay for the NCT for people who require it.
The first phase of a greenway project in Co. Kerry has been officially opened today (Friday, June 24) for cyclists and walkers.
Hauliers can still apply for emergency support and receive a payment of €800, Minister Ryan and the minister of state said.
Russian-registered vessels are to banned from Irish ports from this Sunday (April 17), the Department of Transport has confirmed.
A new extension to the expiry dates of driving licences due to lapse over the coming months has...
