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Irish Independent
a day ago
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Here is where the three new Electric Vehicle Recharging Hubs will be in Kerry
Here in Kerry, the three new hubs will be located at the following locations: An allocation of almost €8 million will be provided to support grants for recharging infrastructure at the selected sites, with chargers set to be in place by the end of this year. These new sites will deliver 175 new fast and ultra-fast recharging points, at 53 locations along the national road network, making it quicker and easier for EV drivers to top up on longer journeys. The announcement is part of a wider plan to build a reliable recharging network across the country, with the distance between recharging hubs to be 60km or less. Minister O'Brien said: 'We're taking real, practical steps to make electric vehicles work for everyone. With more chargers, more choice, and more support, we hope even more people will feel confident making the switch to electric. These high-powered chargers are a key step in that process. We're committed to building a sustainable and cleaner transport system, and that means making it easy to charge wherever you are.' The recharging hubs are funded through the Light Duty Vehicle (LDV) initiative operated by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI), and delivered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). This phase of the initiative focused on over 1,200km of national single carriageway roads. Enterprises such as petrol/service station operators, car park owners, hotels, supermarkets/retail outlets, and others with publicly accessible sites, could apply through a competitive grant process for funding. The total allocation for this aspect is €7.9 million. The announcement marks another major milestone under Ireland's National EV Charging Network Plan, which aims to make EV recharging accessible across all parts of the country, from motorways to rural roads, and from cities to small towns. This is part of the wider ZEVI National Road Network EV Charging Plan, which previously awarded grant funding to deliver 131 new high-power recharging points at 17 locations along the motorway/dual-carriageway network. An additional scheme to support recharging infrastructure across another 3,000km of the national road network is also currently underway, with applications closing in June.
Irish Independent
27-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Plans for much-needed Tipperary bypass take a step forward
Tipperary County Council have this week published design update number three for the N24 Cahir to Limerick Junction project, which would see Tipperary town bypassed. Tipperary County Council, are working on the project in partnership with Limerick City and County Council, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the Department of Transport, which it is hoped, will relieve a traffic bottleneck in Tipperary town. As part of the newly-unveiled plans, Tipperary town would see new streets incorporating active travel infrastructure. 'These streets will help divert traffic away from Main Street, which, in combination with a series of safety measures, such as signalisation of key junctions and the provision of signalised pedestrian crossings will encourage modal shift and assist in creating a more attractive environment for people living and working in the centre of Tipperary town', Tipperary Council have said. "The proposed N24 will provide greater journey time savings and cater for an enhanced more reliable bus service between the cities of Limerick and Waterford. The transport solution will provide improved connectivity to Limerick Junction Railway Station and the potential Strategic Freight Terminal and Transport Hub identified in the Tipperary County Development Plan where all modes of transport can interchange'. Sinead Carr, Chief Executive of Tipperary County Council said: 'the upgrading of the N24 is a priority for Tipperary County Council. It will also provide the opportunity for Tipperary town to commence work on significantly upgrading its Town Centre Public Realm and re-establish it as a connected and active trading centre for its residents and hinterland. "The publication of the third Design Update of the Preferred Transport Solution for the N24 Cahir to Limerick Junction and Oola Transport Project is a welcomed advancement. This infrastructure will improve connectivity between the towns and cities across the Southern Region, and we acknowledge the significant economic and social benefits that derive from such investments'. "It will not only relieve the traffic bottleneck from within Tipperary town but will also provide significant safety improvements along the full length of this section of the N24 corridor within the counties of Tipperary and Limerick,' Ms Carr added. The plans have gone on public display at the Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel in Limerick Junction from Tuesday, May 27, and online at
Irish Independent
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
No traffic calming for Sligo village that sees 50,000 vehicles a week pass through it
However, the stretch of the N17 through Ballinacarrow village has not been identified as a high collision location and will not receive any further traffic calming measures in addition to what was carried out some years ago. Residents says speeding traffic is a daily occurrence despite the fact that Go Safe vans are regularly assigned to the village which is in a 50 kph zone The issue was raised at a Municipal District meeting of Sligo County Council by Councillor Dara Mulvey who sought an update from the TII (Transport Infrastructure Ireland) on speed reductions needed at Ballinacarrow. Cllr Mulvey said other towns along the N17 and N4 have more traffic calming measures in place yet Ballinacarrow was not getting adequate help. 'There are well over 50k vehicles on this road weekly . This village has a national school on the opposite side of the road to where three housing estates are located and parents and children are not happy to cross a national primary road due to speeding vehicles. 'A speed survey carried out by the pupils found that 98 out of 175 drivers were speeding. TII needs to put resources into Ballinacarrow before something catastrophic happens,' stated Cllr Mulvey. Sligo County Council said that through the Sligo Regional Design Office it was currently advancing a number of Road Safety Improvement Schemes along the national roads in the county. These Schemes are funded by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). Locations of Road Safety Improvement Schemes are identified by analysing collision history (to identify high collision locations) and through road safety inspections (which highlight road safety issues) completed on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland by road safety experts. Prioritisation is given to high-collision locations when advancing Road Safety Improvement Schemes, while areas with identified safety issues are considered secondary. The stretch of the N17 through Ballinacarrow village has not been identified as a high collision location in the two most recent analyses (2018-2020 and 2020-2022). Additionally, no issues related to traffic calming have been flagged at this location through TII road safety inspection process. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Sligo Regional Design Office currently has a full programme of Road Safety Improvement Schemes planned for 2025. It is important to note that a Road Safety Improvement Scheme was conducted in 2024 at the local road (L6108) / N17 junction in Ballinacarrow. Following a 'Section 38 public consultation' for that scheme, Sligo Regional Design Office applied to TII for an Active Travel/Traffic Calming scheme for Ballinacarrow; however, that application was unsuccessful, and no funding was provided through TII's 2025 allocations. "The location can be considered in the review of Road Safety Improvement Schemes for 2026, in discussions with the TII Regional Road Safety Inspection Engineer. However, there is no guarantee that a scheme at this location will be funded or prioritized, as high-collision locations and areas with identified issues from (TII led) road safety inspections to take precedence.'
Irish Independent
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
No new traffic calming measures for County Sligo village that sees 50,000 vehicles a week pass through it
However, the stretch of the N17 through Ballinacarrow village has not been identified as a high collision location and will not receive any further traffic calming measures in addition to what was carried out some years ago. Residents says speeding traffic is a daily occurrence despite the fact that Go Safe vans are regularly assigned to the village which is in a 50 kph zone The issue was raised at a Municipal District meeting of Sligo County Council by Councillor Dara Mulvey who sought an update from the TII (Transport Infrastructure Ireland) on speed reductions needed at Ballinacarrow. Cllr Mulvey said other towns along the N17 and N4 have more traffic calming measures in place yet Ballinacarrow was not getting adequate help. 'There are well over 50k vehicles on this road weekly . This village has a national school on the opposite side of the road to where three housing estates are located and parents and children are not happy to cross a national primary road due to speeding vehicles. 'A speed survey carried out by the pupils found that 98 out of 175 drivers were speeding. TII needs to put resources into Ballinacarrow before something catastrophic happens,' stated Cllr Mulvey. Sligo County Council said that through the Sligo Regional Design Office it was currently advancing a number of Road Safety Improvement Schemes along the national roads in the county. These Schemes are funded by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). Locations of Road Safety Improvement Schemes are identified by analysing collision history (to identify high collision locations) and through road safety inspections (which highlight road safety issues) completed on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland by road safety experts. Prioritisation is given to high-collision locations when advancing Road Safety Improvement Schemes, while areas with identified safety issues are considered secondary. The stretch of the N17 through Ballinacarrow village has not been identified as a high collision location in the two most recent analyses (2018-2020 and 2020-2022). Additionally, no issues related to traffic calming have been flagged at this location through TII road safety inspection process. Sligo Regional Design Office currently has a full programme of Road Safety Improvement Schemes planned for 2025. It is important to note that a Road Safety Improvement Scheme was conducted in 2024 at the local road (L6108) / N17 junction in Ballinacarrow. Following a 'Section 38 public consultation' for that scheme, Sligo Regional Design Office applied to TII for an Active Travel/Traffic Calming scheme for Ballinacarrow; however, that application was unsuccessful, and no funding was provided through TII's 2025 allocations. "The location can be considered in the review of Road Safety Improvement Schemes for 2026, in discussions with the TII Regional Road Safety Inspection Engineer. However, there is no guarantee that a scheme at this location will be funded or prioritized, as high-collision locations and areas with identified issues from (TII led) road safety inspections to take precedence.'
RTÉ News
22-05-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Contract signed for new M28 motorway in Cork
The contract for construction of the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy motorway has been signed, with the project expected to be completed by summer 2028. The motorway will connect the port of Ringaskiddy in Cork harbour with the Jack Lynch Tunnel and the M8 Cork-Dublin motorway. The construction contract signed by Cork County Council is valued at €206 million, and part of the total project budget of €456m. The 11km motorway, which will be built by BAM, will be from the Bloomfield Interchange to Barnahely. Funding for the project is being provided by Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien and Minister of State for Rural Transport Jerry Buttimer were among those who attended the signing of the contract at Cork County Hall. Mr Martin said that the M28 is a "key component of Project Ireland 2040". "It will strengthen Ireland's integration with European ports and trade corridors, supporting national competitiveness and connectivity," he said. Minister Buttimer said that the motorway will be "transformative" for communities and businesses.
