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Ukrainian truck driver who told boss to 'f**k off' taking case for unfair dismissal
Workplace Relations Commission
Ruslan Rybak got out of his lorry in the middle of a busy roundabout to verbally abuse a motorist who was collecting his daughter from school, the Workplace Relations Commission has heard
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Only 8% of people injured in e-scooter accidents were wearing helmets, study shows
Electric scooters
The number of patients presenting at hospital following accidents involving e-scooters has surged, but helmet use remains too low, research has revealed
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Irish Rail gives first glimpse of ultra-modern electric trains set to be rolled out on DART lines
Irish Rail
The first of Irish Rail's new five-carriage trains has been unveiled in Dublin, where they are expected to be deployed in early 2026
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M50 and Port Tunnel tolls set to increase from next year
Transport
There will be a 10-cent increase on the M50 for cars, buses, coaches, and lighter goods vehicles that do not have a tag or video account
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Ireland hits record public transport use with over a million passengers a day
Environment
The department says it is down to new BusConnects routes, a 24-hour Shannon Airport service, quicker bus services in Dublin, additional rail services and a 20 percent cut in fares, which the government has maintained.
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Dublin Express becomes first transport operator in Ireland to use vegetable oil instead of diesel
Environment
The company has ditched the diesel for the more sustainably friendly fuel.
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Minister warns tampering with e-scooter settings 'completely illegal'
Electric scooters
It comes as Labour TD Duncan Smith, who previously expressed doubts over whether the Gardaí would be able to enforce the new laws, said he was “shocked” at the findings of an Irish Mirror investigation
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Stores selling electric scooters openly advising how to flout safety laws, Irish Mirror investigation shows
Electric scooters
An Irish Mirror investigation showed how some sales reps are telling punters the ways safety features can be altered to double speeds
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Free public transport scheme extended to thousands more people thanks to new change
Travel
The landmark scheme allows any eligible people to access travel for free across all state-provided public transport services
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Plans to restrict traffic in Dublin city to begin next month
Transport
The hours of operation for the new restrictions will be 7am to 7pm Monday to Sunday
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Crackdown on learner drivers will force them to sit driving test after third permit
Driving test
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan approved the new policy after 15 learner drivers were involved in fatal collisions last year
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Blue badge holders being 'used as a mask by car park lobby' to fight Dublin transport plan
Transport
"We are just being used as a group of people... so Range Rovers, the Jags and the Aston Martins can go into town and park up"
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Taylor Swift Dublin: Best way to get to Aviva Stadium for Eras Tour trilogy
Taylor Swift
Here is an all-you-need-to-know guide on how to get yourself to the venue with as little fuss as possible
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Bus Éireann set to spend up to €400,000 on brand ambassadors
Bus Eireann
The ambassadors will be expected to ensure "a strong brand presence" at promotional events and busy tourist locations such as Dublin Airport and the National Ploughing Championships
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What you need to know as new regulations for e-scooters and e-bikes come into effect
Transport
The new regulations surrounding how different types of e-scooters and e-bikes can be used safely on Irish roads marks the first time Irish legislation has governed the use of the equipment
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Under-16s banned from using e-scooters in Ireland under new regulations
Irish News
The new regulations are set to come into effect next week
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Hourly train services from Dublin to Belfast expected to start within six months
Travel
It follows major investments in Irish rail services
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Hourly services and faster travel times coming to Dublin-Belfast rail route with €165 million funding boost
Transport
It will 'pave the way' for an hourly cross-border Enterprise service
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Truck driver who said customer was 'only a c**t' wins unfair dismissal case - but is awarded just €500
Workplace Relations Commission
The Workplace Relations Commission found that the employer had failed to follow fair procedures, but was conscious that the driver's "unsatisfactory" standards were the main reason for his dismissal
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Irish Rail changes for bank holiday and Six Nations as extra services and late night trains announced
Irish Rail
The national railway operator announced its altered services it is laying on for Saturday and Sunday for both key events this weekend
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Ireland toll charges: Angry motorists allege 'blatant profiteering' amid M50 increases
M50
One complainant said that their nephew pays €90 per month on tolls alone after securing a new job which he has to drive to
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Dublin to Belfast train to go hourly during peak times as part of major Government investment
Transport
It follows a €12.5m investment unveiled as part of an €800m funding package for Shared Island Initiatives
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Transport chiefs give update on Ireland salt supplies - after 2010 debacle caught nation by surprise
Met Eireann
Councils across the country will be gritting roads while Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) assess salt stocks
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Evening bus service to Dublin estate suspended by drivers following violent threats
Dublin Bus
Dublin Bus drivers have suspended the service until they can safely pass without threat
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