Press Releases
Statement by Minister Dempsey on the publication today of the report on the Malahide Viaduct Collapse of 21 August 2009
16 - 08 - 2010
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Dempsey extends condolences to families following road deaths in Donegal, Galway and Tipperary
12 - 07 - 2010
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Robot Submarine to be used in Joint Navy - Coast Guard - Marine Institute - Lighthouse Service Exercise
11 - 07 - 2010
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Dempsey accepts major European award in recognition of Ireland's dramatic improvement in road safety
22 - 06 - 2010
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Cycling Ireland's Raleigh Around Ireland leads nationwide activities for Bike Week
11 - 06 - 2010
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Dempsey officially opens M3 Clonee to North of Kells (PPP) Motorway Scheme
04 - 06 - 2010
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Dempsey and Cuffe announce funding for Smarter Travel Demonstration Projects 19 May 2010
19 - 05 - 2010
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Minister Dempsey Announces National Schools "Follow the Fleet" Competition Winner. European Maritime Day 2010
19 - 05 - 2010
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Cycling legend Sean Kelly joined Ministers Noel Dempsey and Ciarán Cuffe as they announced the details of National Bike Week 2010 today
14 - 05 - 2010
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Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) adopts new inspection regime
14 - 05 - 2010
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Dempsey welcomes European Investment Bank approval for Metro North
11 - 05 - 2010
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Statement from the Government Taskforce on Emergency Planning regarding volcanic ash plume 10 May 2010
10 - 05 - 2010
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Minister of Transport, Mr Noel Dempsey, TD announces funding for harbour works
10 - 05 - 2010
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Statement from the Government Taskforce on Emergency Planning regarding volcanic ash plume 7 May 2010
07 - 05 - 2010
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Statement from the Government Taskforce on Emergency Planning regarding volcanic ash plume 6 May 2010
06 - 05 - 2010
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Statement by Minister for Transport following extraordinary meeting of EU Transport Ministers
04 - 05 - 2010
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Statement from the Government Taskforce on Emergency Planning regarding volcanic ash plume 27 April 2010
27 - 04 - 2010
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Statement from the Government Taskforce on Emergency Planning regarding volcanic ash plume 26 April 2010
26 - 04 - 2010
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Statement from the Government Taskforce on Emergency Planning regarding volcanic ash incident 23 April 2010
23 - 04 - 2010
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Dempsey welcomes award of contract for Integrated Ticketing Scheme
22 - 04 - 2010
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Statement from the Government Taskforce on Emergency Planning 22 April 2010
22 - 04 - 2010
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Minister Cuffe announces Cyclize Your City: National Bike Week competition to bring a new vision of cycling to Ireland
21 - 04 - 2010
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Statement from the Government Taskforce on Emergency Planning 21 April 2010
21 - 04 - 2010
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Statement from the Government Taskforce on Emergency Planning 20 April 2010
20 - 04 - 2010
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Update from Department of Transport following teleconference of EU Transport Ministers on volcanic ash incident
19 - 04 - 2010
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Statement from the Government Taskforce on Emergency Planning 19 April 2010
19 - 04 - 2010
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Statement from the Government Taskforce on Emergency Planning 18 April 2010
18 - 04 - 2010
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Statement from the Government Taskforce on Emergency Planning 17 April 2010
17 - 04 - 2010
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Statement from the Government Taskforce on Emergency Planning 16 April 2010
16 - 04 - 2010
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Minister Dempsey officially opens the Newport to Mulranny Greenway
16 - 04 - 2010
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Statement from the Government Taskforce on Emergency Planning 15 April 2010
15 - 04 - 2010
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Dempsey Launches the Country’s First Smarter Travel Demonstration Project in Dundalk
26 - 03 - 2010
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Dempsey announces €14 million in 2010 for bus priority and park & ride in the regional cities of Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford
24 - 03 - 2010
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Statement by the Minister for Transport, Mr. Noel Dempsey T.D., on the publication of the Atkins Report – Assessment of the Provision of Marine Aids to Navigation around the United Kingdom & Ireland
16 - 03 - 2010
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Dempsey praises close collaboration between Georgia Institute of Technology and Irish Universities
16 - 03 - 2010
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Provision of helicopter search and rescue for the Irish Coast Guard
15 - 03 - 2010
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Dempsey mandates Dublin Airport Authority to operate Terminal 2 within target cost set by Commission for Aviation Regulation
10 - 03 - 2010
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Online Road Safety Video Teaches Cyclists & Heavy Goods Vehicle Drivers How To Share The Road Safely
08 - 03 - 2010
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Dempsey publishes first-ever Guidelines for Accessible Maritime Passenger Transport
05 - 03 - 2010
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Dempsey announces cross-border initiative to tackle parking and toll offenders
03 - 03 - 2010
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Dempsey announces €411.408 million for 2010 Regional & Local Roads Programme
22 - 02 - 2010
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Minister for Transport Mr. Noel Dempsey announces €1.115 billion allocation for 2010 National Roads Programme
01 - 02 - 2010
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Dempsey signs order to facilitate mutual recognition of driving disqualifications between the UK and Ireland
28 - 01 - 2010
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Dempsey announces appointment of the new Chairperson of the Board of the Dublin Port Company
25 - 01 - 2010
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Public urged not to use firelogs retrieved from missing containers off the south coast
17 - 01 - 2010
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Coast Guard urges public to stay clear of debris from missing containers which has begun washing up on the south coast
16 - 01 - 2010
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Coast Guard investigating loss of containers from vessel off south coast
12 - 01 - 2010
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Statement from Department of Transport on winter maintenance of roads
06 - 01 - 2010
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The Minister for Transport, Mr. Noel Dempsey TD has announced changes to the National Car Test in 2010 and 2011.
27 - 12 - 2009
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Dempsey urges public to take extra precautions on our roads during cold snap
18 - 12 - 2009
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Statement from the Department of Transport regarding the opening of M9 Kilcullen-Carlow Motorway
17 - 12 - 2009
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Minister Dempsey announces €2.787 billion budget for Transport in 2010
09 - 12 - 2009
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New agreement on mutual recognition of driving disqualifications in Ireland and the UK to come into effect in February 2010
28 - 10 - 2009
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Dempsey approves funding for new cycling and walking greenway linking Westport Quay to Knockranny
06 - 10 - 2009
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Funding for new Cycleway between Carrigaline and Crosshaven approved by Dempsey
02 - 10 - 2009
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Dempsey to include aviation regulatory functions in proposed new National Transport Authority
01 - 10 - 2009
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September 2009 Safest Month on Record - Road users praised for extraordinary achievement
01 - 10 - 2009
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Dempsey introduces new Policy Concerning Transport Managers employed by Road Transport Operators
10 - 09 - 2009
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Dempsey announces appointment of Chairperson and CEO designate of the Dublin Transport Authority
02 - 09 - 2009
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Minister Dempsey announces decision on motorway status Re-designation to take effect on August 28th 2009
14 - 07 - 2009
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Government appoints new Secretary General to the Department of Transport, Dempsey marks retirement of Julie O’Neill
18 - 06 - 2009
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National Bike Week 14 – 21 June 2009 Cycle to Work Day and urban commuting
16 - 06 - 2009
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National Bike Week 14 – 21 June 2009 Dempsey Calls for Extra Care on the Roads
15 - 06 - 2009
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National Bike Week 14 - 21 June 2009, Get Ready…with Free Bicycle Checks
12 - 06 - 2009
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Supplementary Budget 2009- Ministers Dempsey and Ahern announce €3.1 billion for Transport
07 - 04 - 2009
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