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MILAN: The European Union (EU) has announced plans to build a railway line connecting European countries. The project is part of the EU’s goal of bringing the continent to carbon neutrality by 2050. Carlo Borghini, head of Shift2Rail,…

DUBLIN: Gardai is considering introducing a camera system that can detect drivers who are using their mobile phones while driving. Garda hopes the new technology will make Irish roads safer. Garda Chief Superintendent Michael Hennebry,…

DUBLIN: The number of people entering and departing Ireland for other nations is returning to pre-crisis levels. The Central Statistics Office figures for June show that the passenger numbers in and out Ireland's ports and airports has…

People who hold a driving licence issued by an EU/EEA member state are permitted to drive in Ireland as long as their existing licence is valid. Drivers who want to exchange their licence for an equivalent Irish driving licence must…

DUBLIN: Ryanair has warned customers about fake scam websites that offer 'discounted' flights and has advised travellers to always book directly on the Ryanair website or app to avoid being scammed. The Irish low-cost carrier has issued…

DUBLIN: Airlines including Emirates and Ryanair are anticipating an uptick in travel bookings as a result of the implementation of Digital Covid Certificates. Emirates' Country Manager in Ireland has said that the airline expects a…

BRUSSELS: As part of the European Union's significant steps to combat air pollution, strict restrictions on the sale of new cars will be imposed in EU countries. From 2035, only zero-emission vehicles will be allowed to be sold in Europe.…

DUBLIN: New drivers are paying more for insurance due to delays in driving tests. Insurance brokers say they will have to pay a premium of €300 to €600 more. They have been waiting for more than a year for a driving test, which has been…

DUBLIN: Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he expects insurance firms to reduce premiums soon after the Cabinet was told that the average award has fallen by around 50%. The Tánaiste presented the details of a report from the Personal…

DUBLIN: Alternatives to reducing traffic congestion in Dublin are being discussed. Congestion charges and canal parking in major cities in other countries are being discussed, and they may be adopted here as well. Discussions on this are…