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<p>Unreliable bus services lead to increased car use and even more traffic, which combine as a disincentive against visiting the city centre, resulting in an even more neglected inner city which fewer people want to visit.</p>

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Michael Moynihan: Stranded at the bus stop — why Cork’s transport crisis is more than just an inconvenience

Cork’s unreliable bus service isn’t just frustrating — it’s a growing safety issue, leaving passengers stranded and vulnerable

<p>The second biggest source of bus delays, after traffic congestion, is the payment process at bus stops.</p>

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Tap and go payment coming to Cork City buses by October to speed up boarding times

<p>The Port of Cork managed the most cruise ships, 103, during 2024 out of all ports in Ireland. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Volume of goods managed by Irish ports up 7% last year

An Unrecognizable Businessman Driving His Car

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Drivers must provide unique licence numbers to insurers under new rules

Ford Kuga EV drivers will not be compensated after fire risk warning

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Ford Kuga EV drivers will not be compensated after fire risk warning

Metrolink 'will be built regardless of trade war', says minister

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Metrolink 'will be built regardless of trade war', says minister

Upgrade of transport and pedestrian links to 'forgotten part' of Cork City to begin in summer

Upgrade of transport and pedestrian links to 'forgotten part' of Cork City to begin in summer

It will take at least a year for the work to be complete

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

'Mallow businesses suffer 30% fall in income due to traffic jams'

'Mallow businesses suffer 30% fall in income due to traffic jams'

Councillors demand action as the Mallow bypass is not expected to be built for some years

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

'More realistic funding' model needed for transport projects, Government warned

'More realistic funding' model needed for transport projects, Government warned

The briefing note says that Metrolink will be one of the largest infrastructure projects in the history of the State, adding that it’s delivery cannot 'be business as usual'

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

'Cork light rail is a significant investment, but it's going to be worth it'

'Cork light rail is a significant investment, but it's going to be worth it'

Darragh O'Brien has said a luas-style transport system for Cork is now expected to cost between €2bn and €3bn

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Shipping profit boom evaporates on US tariffs and Red Sea reopening

Shipping profit boom evaporates on US tariffs and Red Sea reopening

The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index has lost 57% from its peak in July

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

Plans for raised walk and cycle way around Killarney lakes appealed to planning board

Plans for raised walk and cycle way around Killarney lakes appealed to planning board

Permission was granted earlier this month for the 1km structure between Dinis and Torc along the N71 national secondary road

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Millions spent on repairs and spare parts for ageing government jet

Millions spent on repairs and spare parts for ageing government jet

The aircraft, originally purchased for over €9.8m, is now worth just over €2m

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Anglo Irish court case

Ireland 'lagging' behind other countries on infrastructure, health, housing, fiscal council says

The council is holding its ninth conference on long-term public finance issues in Dublin on Thursday

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Michael Moynihan: A traffic calming plan for Ballinlough would be such a cool move

S Michael Moynihan: A traffic calming plan for Ballinlough would be such a cool move

Cork’s Ballinlough community is demanding action on school-run gridlock and dangerous roads — calling for real solutions, not excuses

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Last-minute questions raised about report on Cork to Ringaskiddy motorway

Last-minute questions raised about report on Cork to Ringaskiddy motorway

Fianna Fáil TD Seamus McGrath says late queries are routine and should not cause any delay to the awarding of the contract

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Housing minister invited to address Cork City Council on city's lack of affordable homes

Housing minister invited to address Cork City Council on city's lack of affordable homes

Councillors pass Sinn Féin motion to invite minister to Cork, while Labour representative also wants justice and transport ministers to visit

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Has the Dunkettle interchange upgrade worked? Traffic data shows mixed results

Has the Dunkettle interchange upgrade worked? Traffic data shows mixed results

New data reveals Cork’s €215m Dunkettle Interchange has improved peak journey times, but some routes still face delays

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

London Big Ben from Trafalgar Square traffic

Two-thirds of London's iconic red buses use this Limerick company's software

Tranzaura has grown by 20%-25% every year, helped by its growing presence in Ireland, the UK, and Australia

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Michael Moynihan: What Madrid’s metro teaches us about Cork’s transport woes

Michael Moynihan: What Madrid’s metro teaches us about Cork’s transport woes

Cork’s traffic is a mess, and public transport isn’t much better. Madrid’s metro shows how things could change

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

Irish cabinet

Cork's three new junior ministers lay out their portfolio priorities

Fianna Fáil's Michael Moynihan and Christopher O'Sullivan, and Fine Gael's Jerry Buttimer taking up new roles as Ministers of State

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

Traffic gridlock in Cork damaging economy and turning people off public transport, council told

Traffic gridlock in Cork damaging economy and turning people off public transport, council told

Warning comes as rush hour on Wednesday evening saw motorists caught in monster tailbacks after two crashes on South Ring Road

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

Pre-booking Local Link bus service to be piloted in rural areas

Pre-booking Local Link bus service to be piloted in rural areas

The scheme will allow individuals to use an app to book a Local Link bus service to pick them up, similar to the way taxi apps such as FreeNow work

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

Aucklanders Encouraged To Vaccinate As Measles Cases Continue To Rise

Irish Examiner view: Low jab rates store trouble for the future

We are almost numb by now to the level of overcrowding in our hospitals, but such overcrowding can be particularly dangerous when it comes to the spread of respiratory diseases spreading

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Speed limit on dozens of busy Cork city roads to be cut to 60kph

Speed limit on dozens of busy Cork city roads to be cut to 60kph

Stretches of affected roads include areas around Ballincollig, Blarney, Glanmire and Douglas

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Bus Éireann to restore services to some of Cork city’s busiest routes

Bus Éireann to restore services to some of Cork city’s busiest routes

Cork city’s only 24-hour bus route still undergoing a timetable review to address punctuality issues

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

National security proposals dropped from new coalition's programme for government

National security proposals dropped from new coalition's programme for government

Fianna Fáil proposal to set up a department of domestic affairs, including a new national intelligence agency, have been dropped

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Number of new electric vehicles bought in Ireland fell by more than 5,000 last year

Number of new electric vehicles bought in Ireland fell by more than 5,000 last year

In total, there were 116,683 new cars licensed in Ireland last year which is also a drop compared to 2023's figure of 117,424

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

'It was pure stupidity': Train passenger with 'antique' gun on seat sparked major alert

'It was pure stupidity': Train passenger with 'antique' gun on seat sparked major alert

Station was evacuated and services suspended for a time

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

Engineers to carry out safety review after East Cork motorists report 'near misses' with deer

Engineers to carry out safety review after East Cork motorists report 'near misses' with deer

Councillor says warning signs are needed to alert those not familiar with areas of potential danger

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Ryanair Jet airplanes interior view

Ryanair seeks €15,000 in damages from disruptive passenger

Airline says passenger's behaviour on a flight from Dublin to Lanzarote last year resulted in plane being diverted

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Shannon Airport CEO says State should reduce reliance on Dublin

Shannon Airport CEO says State should reduce reliance on Dublin

Mary Considine: 'We urge the new government to develop a new national aviation policy prioritising sustainable growth across all State airports'

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Irish Examiner view: 'Step change' in approach to infrastructure

Irish Examiner view: 'Step change' in approach to infrastructure

Certainly, priority must be given to public transport needs, but it has been speculated that there will be a step change in the approach to infrastructure

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Cork to see €6m spent on resurfacing city roads over six months

Cork to see €6m spent on resurfacing city roads over six months

The resurfacing contract will also include the 'improvement of road drainage where required' and the installation of traffic calming ramps and other ancillary works

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

Terry Prone: Help! I can see where my lost iPad is — but that's not going to get it back

S Terry Prone: Help! I can see where my lost iPad is — but that's not going to get it back

Hello, United Airlines: Yes I see my iPad's location. But without it, I am locked out of my passwords and the manuscripts for two books. Please...

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

Gardaí to use 'secret' vehicles and new speed cameras in push to catch reckless drivers

Gardaí to use 'secret' vehicles and new speed cameras in push to catch reckless drivers

It comes after nine people died in just nine days over the Christmas period with a further 20 receiving serious and life-threatening injuries

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Irish Ferries cancellations

Irish Examiner view: Ireland constrained by the missing links

Disruption at Holyhead is an unwelcome reminder that our routes and links to the rest of the world are dangerously limited

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Electric Car Charging Stations - London

'Consumers weren't ready': Why have EV sales not taken off?

Targets set by the Government, which already seemed lofty, now appear further from reach after a bad year for the market in Ireland and many other European countries.

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

RSA spent €975k on ad campaign that was labelled 'ableist' and 'offensive'

RSA spent €975k on ad campaign that was labelled 'ableist' and 'offensive'

RSA chair Liz O’Donnell raised concerns internally she could see how it would be offensive to people

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

Bus Éireann to ramp up driver recruitment in Cork City in bid to reverse service cuts

Bus Éireann to ramp up driver recruitment in Cork City in bid to reverse service cuts

Bid to ensure the rollout of expanded network envisaged by BusConnects

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

More than 100 motorists caught driving under influence of drugs or alcohol during weekend

More than 100 motorists caught driving under influence of drugs or alcohol during weekend

More than 600 people caught speeding on during National Slowdown Day on Friday

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Irish travelling home via Holyhead for Christmas make ‘costly’ new arrangements

Irish travelling home via Holyhead for Christmas make ‘costly’ new arrangements

All ferry services between Dublin and Holyhead are currently cancelled, affecting thousands of Irish people travelling home from the UK for Christmas

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Holyhead Port will remain closed until at least January 15

Holyhead Port will remain closed until at least January 15

Passengers booked to travel from December 20 can transfer free of charge to an alternative route run by the shipping company

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Citizens Advice study

Holyhead closure: An Post looks to air freight to deliver packages in time for Christmas

An Post CEO David McRedmond said that it has been told Holyhead will re-open on Friday, December 20, but said 'we have to be sceptical' about it reopening so soon

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Brexit

Irish parcels stuck in Holyhead rerouted in bid to prevent Christmas chaos

It comes as industry figures don’t expect Holyhead Port to open next Thursday, which could plunge Christmas travel plans for tens of thousands travelling to and from Ireland into chaos

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

FILE PHOTO Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has advised people not to book flights home for Christmas yet END

Night-time noise from Dublin Airport flights 'still a concern'

The latest noise action plan for Dublin Airport notes that the number of people affected by night-time noise at the hub is greater than it had been in 2019

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Dublin airport Terminal 1, people checking in for their flights

Dublin Airport passenger cap challenge referred to European court

Court of Justice of the European Union will decide if the Irish Aviation Authority is entitled to have regard to certain planning conditions when allocating flight slots

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Housing stock

Housing to be prioritised as Cork County Council plans €1.4bn spend

The bulk of the €1.4bn will be invested over three years in new housing projects and improvements to roads and transportation

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

FILE PHOTO Reporting on Newstalk claims that e-scooters are being used nationwide to courier drugs around cities END

E-scooter injuries on rise amid calls to make helmets mandatory

Doctors at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown say injuries from e-scooters are a growing contributor to the number of patients attending its A&E

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

BusConnects Cork 'dead in the water' due to shortage of drivers

BusConnects Cork 'dead in the water' due to shortage of drivers

TD speaks out as it is confirmed that Bus Éireann, already struggling with a driver shortage, needs another 120 drivers to deliver the city’s proposed new bus network

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024