Rural Life
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
Agri-Business
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...
The IFA has raised concerns over the "increased threat to the health of farm animals" that can result from the development of greenways.
The strategy for the development of greenways in Ireland is expected to be published by the end of the second quarter of 2018.
Machinery
Clarity in relation to the road-worthiness testing of 'fast' tractors has been called for by members of the FCI.
Grass
The relaxation of certain rules for lorry drivers transporting fodder is set to continue until the end of the month.
