Agri-Business
New generation of farmers must be paid to protect nature - Ryan
A new generation of farmers and foresters must be paid to protect nature, as well as providing food and wood,...
Rural Transport
Rural Life
Rail review: TD welcomes 'many positive recommendations'
A TD has welcomed what he called the “many positive recommendations” included in the draft All-Island Strategic Rail Review. The...
Agri Politics
Census shows 'chronic under investment' in rural transport - TD
There is “chronic under investment” in rural transport according to latest statistics contained in the new Census of Population 2022...
Rural Life
Green Party transport memo has 'no relation to rural Ireland'
Independent TD Carol Nolan has said that a set of proposals on reducing car usage are “deluded” and “bear no...
Rural Life
Minister aims to reduce 'decades of neglect' of rural transport
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has welcomed a wide-ranging discussion on the future of public rural transport in Ireland at...
Rural Life
Rural Ireland 'left behind by Dublin-centric transport policies' - MEP
Rural Ireland is being “left behind” by transport policies that are focussed on Dublin and the surrounding area, according to...
Rural Life
School bus 'chaos' having 'major impact' in rural areas
The school bus “chaos” that is occurring is having a “major impact” in rural areas. A number of TDs are...
Rural Life
Lack of bus routes in rural areas issue highlighted in school transport survey
The inconvenience related to the lack of bus routes in rural areas has been highlighted by parents/guardians in a school...
Rural Life
Consultation: Have your say on long-term transport strategy
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has published the draft National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland, which sets out the...
Rural Life
Rural routes included among enhanced Bus Éireann services
Several rural routes are included in enhanced Bus Éireann services to be rolled out in the coming weeks, in what...
Rural Life
Limited transport drives rural youth isolation - report
Limited public transport is still one of the biggest challenges facing rural youth, hindering access to a wide range of...
Rural Life
'Many confined to home': Rural transport drive gears up
Many people are being confined to their home because of the poor transport options available in rural areas, according to...
Rural Life
Rural dwellers get a 'LIFT' in community initiative
An innovative transport scheme that is being seen as having potential to serve rural communities across the country – Local...
Rural Life
'Ruxi' proposal drive after 'constructive' NTA meeting
What was described as ‘a very constructive’ meeting was held between the Minister of State for Mental Health and Older...
Rural Life
Minister hails 'Ruxi' proposal as a rural isolation solution
Good progress has been made with most aspects, including insurance, of the proposal to see the introduction of an Uber-style...