News - Department of Transport

€37m for Cavan / Monaghan rural roads this year
County Cavan has been allocated €19m while Monaghan has received €18m.
Feb 14, 2025 10:23
Junior Transport Minister visits the Northern Sound region
The N2 and road safety measures were to the fore of discussions.
Sep 13, 2024 13:06
163 local drivers caught holding mobile phone while driving
New figures, released by the Department of Transport, reveal the offence remains common.
Jul 1, 2024 16:04
'Dire state' of local roads raised in the Seanad
He also pointed out the Government had given €658 m to road building, maintenance and repair this year.
May 7, 2024 15:38
New drug testing legislation to be introduced
The initiative will see the introduction of new roadside equipment.
Sep 15, 2023 10:11
Transport Department 'engaging' with Monaghan County Council about local roads meeting
Cllr Seamus Coyle passed a number of motions recently inviting the Transport Minister to Co Monaghan to personally inspect the road network.
Aug 4, 2022 07:40
Safety mitigation measures being devised for Emyvale following recent lorry crash
Monaghan County Council and TII agree that an "engineering intervention to slow traffic would be beneficial".
Jul 8, 2022 12:28
Part 8 planning approved for upgrades to R181 at Lisnadarragh to Crossduff
Concern was expressed about the exclusion of Shantonagh village from the project
Jun 16, 2022 12:12
Investigation launched following aircraft crash near Leitrim-Longford border
Anyone who witnessed the crash are urged to come forward.
Jun 7, 2022 15:09NorthernSound Newsletter
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