News - public transport
SIPTU calls for 'urgent' discussion on anti-social behaviour on public transport
The union says it has written to the Minister twice in recent months looking for a meeting, but has received no reply despite Fianna Fáil's commitment to the establishment of a transport policing service.
May 10, 2025 08:23
Calls continue for new Sligo Longford rail service
The current Sligo-Dublin Connolly service stops at multiple stations in the Shannonside region, including Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon and Longford Town.
Mar 6, 2025 14:06
Budget 2025: Over 70s can bring a friend for free on public transport
It was one of the last measures agreed at a late night meeting of the Coalition leaders last night ahead of this afternoon's Budget.
Oct 1, 2024 08:49
Improved public transport key in tackling student accommodation crisis-Minister
Cabinet has signed off on changes to the Rent a room scheme, increasing tax free earnings for those letting out a room to €14,000 a year.
Jan 24, 2024 13:31
Department of Transport must invest in major region rail route- Local TD
The service covers Leitrim, Longford and Westmeath locally and is heavily used by commuters.
Nov 23, 2023 16:56
Rugby fans in France facing travel disruptions ahead of Quarter Final
Most flights into Paris from Dublin should operate as normal.
Oct 12, 2023 10:44
Local TD calls for new Garda public transport unit to tackle anti-social behaviour
Figures released to Shannonside FM News show over 100 complaints of anti social behaviour on local rail routes last year.
Jul 31, 2023 16:58
New Local Link route to launch in Roscommon today
The bus will run seven days a week and provide improved connectivity to regional bus and rail services at Castlerea.
Dec 5, 2022 08:25
Reliable school buses are the first step to people trusting public transport- Local TD
Deputy Fitzmaurice says people need to be taught from a young age that public transport is a viable option
Aug 18, 2022 14:00
Government serious about tackling rural transport issues according to Minister
According to the Minister the Government is trying to help people work closer to home through targeted investment.
Jul 20, 2022 18:11
Longford CF campaigner calls for mandatory mask wearing
It comes as commentators claim we're in a summer wave of Covid 19, with the INMO calling for a return to mandatory masks on public transport.
Jun 20, 2022 13:30
Call for increased rural transport for Ukraine refugees in Roscommon
Geraldine says the problem of transport is a serious one for people who arrive from Ukraine and are accomodated in rural areas with no real access to any kind of public transport
Apr 21, 2022 18:29
Major criticism over Government cost of living measures
Around 300 million euro of new spending was confirmed yesterday.
Feb 11, 2022 08:16
Roscommon woman welcomes return to normality as restrictions ease
NPHET has recommended nearly all restrictions can be dropped - apart from Covid certs for travel and masks on public transport and in shops.
Jan 21, 2022 13:33Shannonside Newsletter
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