This will have a big impact on the ongoing congestion and public transport demand If the Commuter Belt is “officially” no longer affordable… then the medium term transport planning needs to be re-thought www.thejournal.ie/dublin-commu...

Couples earning a combined €113k unlikely to afford family home in Dublin commuter belt

The report published today points to further affordability issues in the property market for first-time buyers.

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It’s actually a €0 expansion because this is another Transport project that isn’t in the NDP… so there’s no money to build it Government could use the entire €8.5b of fiscal space on Transport and it still wouldn’t be enough to catch up

The Irish Times@irishtimes.com · 2w ago

Billion-euro expansion announced for country’s most congested rail line

Make no mistake… Government have today decided to effectively ban e-scooters in all but name A decades worth of advocacy goes straight down the toilet because Government refused to stop retailers selling illegal vehicles to children This is a massive step backwards

A blanket ban on E-Scooters will be discussed at Cabinet next week, despite the fact that Government haven’t bothered to address the underlying issues around their use They need to try addressing the problems, not punishing responsible users

Dublin Commuter Coalition calls proposed ban on E-Scooters “farcical”

Suggestions of a blanket ban for E-Scooters is an unworkable, kneejerk reaction from a Government that has not only failed to enforce its own regulations, they’ve also failed to understand the…

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Electronic retailers continue to sell e-scooters that are not road legal… instead of regulating shops and enforcing law breaking… Governments solution is ban the ones following the rules from using them It boggles the mind 🤷🤷‍♀️

Geraldine Herbert@gerherbert.bsky.social · 3w ago

Micheál Martin says he's "leaning towards" banning e-scooters because of rising injuries and the misuse of e-scooters and scramblers by criminal gangs. But those are two completely different problems. One is public health. The other is criminality.

Sean Canney is the Minister of State with responsibility for Road Safety… Apparently we shouldn’t expect the RSA to bring down the number of road deaths… He decided not to reform the agency & he decided not to implement #Love30 It’s on his shoulders! www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

If you’re heading to Flavours of Fingal this weekend, they’re not running their normal shuttle buses… which is ironic given the dedicated section of their website about sustainability 🙄 No shuttle bus & €40 to park a car for the day 🤷‍♀️ www.flavoursoffingal.ie/about-flavou...

Another day - another Government TD announcing a Transport project which has no funding, nor is there any commitment in the NDP Luas Bray “COULD” begin next year…. In the same way Ireland “COULD” meet its emissions reduction targets…. But it won’t dublingazette.com/dublinlocalm...

Luas line set to be fast-tracked – O’Connell

A charity has had to employ additional chaplains to help residents cope with the trauma of homelessness in Dublin

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Meanwhile multiple phases of BusConnects, all four Luas extensions and various Dart+ projects go unfunded 🙄 Always money for cars and roads… never any for solutions to Irelands congestion problems

Mícheál Lehane@fertha.bsky.social · last mo.

The Coalition leaders have tonight decided to extend the current excise reductions on petrol and diesel until 1 September 2026 in a package totalling €270 million. After this date the previous rates will be gradually restored over four dates from Sept to end of year.

Dublin's transport network is at breaking point, yet the Minister continues to announce & re-announce commitments for projects he hasn't funded We need transparency & clarity on the future of Dublin's Transport, and we need it now! www.dublincommuters.ie/post/dublin-...

Dublin Commuter Coalition calls on Transport Minister for clarity and commitment on major transport investments

The future of several planned essential infrastructural investments in Dublin's transport network are in jeopardy due to a complete absence of firm Government commitment. The current Dublin…

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That’s the 2nd Fianna Fáil TD that has had to step down from the Chairperson position of an Oireachtas committee this year for reckless decision making behind the wheel of a vehicle Transport Minister Daragh O’Brien needs to speak to his FF colleagues about example setting

€8,500 worth of grants & trade-ins available for electric cars… and still no sign of a bike scheme for people in non-typical employment or to trade a car in for a cargo-bike Show us your budget, and we’ll show you your priorities 🙄 www.thejournal.ie/drivers-to-b...

New scrappage scheme will offer €5k for cars over 13 years old if owners go electric

Added to the current EV grant, drivers could avail of €8,500 if they switch to electric.

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The recent College Green consultation report has come in and it had 81% public support which is great to see for the preliminary design stage Next Steps: Detail Design is refining the project and a full planning application will go to an Coimisiún Pleanála during the Summer

Massive delays on the DART due to a crash at Serpentine Ave. There was a plan to remove these level crossings and to build a network that doesn't just break due to external actors. The government never funded. Think about that as you stand in a roasting carraige going nowhere.

Diesel has been leaking in to the Liffey from Irish Rail’s depot’s for FIFTEEN MONTHS and it still hasn’t been resolved Absolutely outrageous that this is allowed to persist into our waterways from our public transport operators www.thejournal.ie/diesel-leak-...

Diesel has been leaking into the River Liffey from Irish Rail fuel storage for over a year

The leak was discovered in March 2025 but has not been fixed.

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Dublin Bikes was setup as an advertising contract & JCDecaux own all the infrastructure When the contract ends, everything gets removed (it’s old anyway & unlikely to be compatible with new offerings) DCC intend to own the next scheme themselves www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dubl...

DublinBikes scheme to be discontinued after 17 years with plans for new service

Under the council’s new scheme, it will own the stations and possibly also the bikes

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FF Finance Minister meets FF Transport Minister to discuss delivery of Dart+ South West, a project neither of them have funded as the respective Government Ministers’ 🙄 *Spoilers* It’s not “on track” because there’s no money for the tracks!! www.leinsterleader.ie/news/kildare...

Kildare's DART+ South West 'on track' for delivery

Minister James Lawless TD recently held a meeting with the Minister for Transport

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Dublin Bus has a book club for anyone looking for recommendations and already at the end of the #Booktok list Book club members even get a 10% discount in Chapters www.independent.ie/irish-news/i...

‘It helps me forget I’m travelling’ – how Dublin Bus book club turns long commutes into reading time

New group is encouraging passengers to spend time more productively as traffic congestion makes journeys slower

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“If all of that money was put into light rail, you could have maybe six Luas lines in Dublin for the same price.” This is the same Michael McDowell who was famously one of the main objectors to the Luas; saying it was an ‘expensive toy train set’ 🙄 m.independent.ie/irish-news/m...

Michael McDowell denies MetroLink objections were tied to his Dublin property interests

Senator Michael McDowell has denied that his MetroLink objections were tied to property interests in Dublin, after he was listed in planning documents as someone affected by the construction of the…

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You solve congestion on the M50 by delivering quality public & active transport infrastructure Please take the time to respond to Brian’s Survey below

Brian Caulfield@briancaulfield.bsky.social · 3mo ago

📣 We are launching a survey today on the M50 and the impacts congestion is having! If you can, please complete the survey if you are an M50 user and share! Survey Link: eu.surveymonkey.com/r/D6TSRX7

This is obviously worst case scenario planning… but it’s really exposing just how bad Dublin gets hit by volatile fossil fuel prices Government didn’t fund BusConnects expansions in 2026 & haven’t funded 3 of the Dublin Luas projects… 🤷🤷‍♀️ m.independent.ie/irish-news/w...

Warning diesel prices could hit €4 a litre, as fuel rationing and free public transport ‘may have to be considered’

Diesel prices could hit €4 a litre if there is not a quick resolution to the conflict in the Middle East.

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JR’s have been cleared for Finglas Luas, there are lots of questions remaining since the lands now won’t be purchased for the project Also, Government still haven’t funded construction until at least 2029 so it won’t be happening anytime soon www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...

Extension of Luas Green line to Finglas can proceed after High Court cases resolved

Extra 4km of line to run from Cabra to north of Finglas village at expected cost of €600m

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Day 4 of the fuel protests * O’Connell St is still blocked * Green line still not running cross city * Bus diversion info on the Operators websites * Big blockade on the M50 Northbound at J3 Lots of bike share schemes in the City & Suburbs for those who want to cycle

Day 3 of the fuel protests and the massive disruptions continue. Government have announced that the defense forces will be deployed to start removing vehicles this morning We recommend the Transit App for realtime tracking, please share your bus location & help people get around

Fuels counter-protest this evening! ⏰ 5.10pm 📍 Garden of Remembrance 🚲 Cycle to Dáil End fossil fuel dependence 🌏

Massive disruptions continue today due to the fuel protests in the City Centre causing lots of diversions & delays to buses & trams Green Line Luas isn’t operating between St Stephen’s Green & Dominick stops www.thejournal.ie/bus-luas-tra...

'Very significant disruption' to Dublin Bus services as protesters block O'Connell Bridge

Buses and the Green Luas line have been disrupted.

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We spoke to @news.Rte.ie Morning Ireland earlier about the departure of Sean Sweeney & the impact to MetroLink’s delivery timeline

No delay to MetroLink after programme director's departure, says TII

Jason Cullen, Dublin Commuter Coalition, discusses why the MetroLink project must continue, as planned.

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Mostly it’s because consecutive Governments haven’t prioritised, nor funded public Transport properly It’s 20 years since the Green & Red line Luas launched… there’s a million more cars on Irish roads in that time They’re still underfunding it as well www.rte.ie/news/analysi...

Why is traffic congestion so bad?

Did you ever wonder why it seems to take longer and longer to commute by car? There are various reasons. But the growing number of cars on the road is a major factor, writes David Murphy.

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Another Airport bus gets withdrawn from service because of corporate profit margins Meanwhile, the M50 is still at capacity and Government are removing the airport cap

RTÉ News@news.rte.ie · 4mo ago

The bus operator has said the "significant" financial losses that the services are incurring was the reason for it taking the decision www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

Government must prioritise sustainable transport in any emergency relief funding The solution to the rising cost of oil will never be tax reduction. It’s better cycling infrastructure, more frequent & reliable public transport and Work from Home measures

Dublin Commuter Coalition; calls on Government to prioritise emergency funding

In the wake of President Trump’s latest escapade of global chaos, Government are predictably about to cut taxes on fossil fuels amidst the rising cost of living. Rather than ignoring our obligations…

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