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Minister for Health makes Amendment to the Definition of Face Covering
The Minister for Health has made amendments to Regulations on the definition of a “face covering”, as below. 5. Regulation 3 of the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A – Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (Face Coverings in Small Public Service Vehicles and Certain Premises) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 569 of 2020) is amended by the substitution...
Bus Éireann announces details of most significant single enhancement of services in more than 15 years
New and increased frequency in routes totals additional 3 million kilometres a year 120 jobs created Additions include a greatly upgraded town service for Navan, better connectivity for Clare, Tipperary, and greater frequency in Cork & Limerick cities Services to be rolled out in coming weeks Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, is today announcing...
Occasional and Closed-door tours bus services to/from the UK from 01 January 2021
The United Kingdom (UK) will exit from the European Union (EU) on 01 January 2021. Occasional bus services and closed-door tours to the UK: The United Kingdom has acceded to the Interbus Agreement and it will enter into force for the UK on 01 January 2021. This means that occasional and closed-door tours will be...
Compulsory Face Coverings – 92% Passengers Feel Safe
Under COVID Health Regulations there is now a legal requirement to wear a face covering when travelling in a taxi, hackney or limousine. NTA Chief Executive Officer Anne Graham said: “Taxis, hackneys and limousines are important parts of the Transport for Ireland public transport network. They have been operating throughout Covid-19 and continue to...
NTA Launches Hybrid Buses for Dublin and Galway City Services
Buses will feature new Transport for Ireland livery The first of an initial order for 100 double-deck electric hybrid buses placed by the NTA, and which are destined for use in Dublin by Dublin Bus and in Galway by Bus Éireann, have now arrived in Ireland. The new buses will enter service early in the...
Additional flexibility for self-employed workers on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment
“Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, TD, has today announced that self-employed people in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) who are looking to restart their business can now earn up to €960 over an eight week period, while retaining their full PUP entitlement. This is an increase from the €480 previously allowed over...
Fáilte Ireland COVID-19 Training for SPSV Drivers
COVID-19 is an unprecedented challenge for SPSV drivers. Drivers across the industry must review how they work, introducing new practices and procedures to ensure the health and safety of both themselves and their passengers. Fáilte Ireland’s COVID-19 Infection Prevention Control training programme instils public confidence in safety standards and will enable drivers to provide the...
Compulsory Face Coverings Will Help Rebuild Confidence in SPSV Sector
Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has signed a Regulation that requires passengers and drivers to wear face coverings when travelling by or using a small public service vehicle (SPSV). Under the regulation there is now a legal requirement to wear a face covering when travelling in a taxi, hackney or limousine. NTA Chief Executive...
€50 Million Walking and Cycling Fund Announced for Towns and Villages
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan T.D. and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton T.D. have today announced a fund of €50m to be made available to local authorities for investment in walking and cycling projects. The aim of this funding is to support the development of high-quality cycling and walking infrastructure outside of our cities. Local...