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BULLETIN OF VEHICLE AND DRIVER STATISTICS 2009

30 - 08 - 2010 :

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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 welcomes official opening of Limerick Tunnel

27 - 07 - 2010 :

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Minister Dempsey signs New Search and Rescue Helicopter Contract

22 - 07 - 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 publishes review of Disabled Parking Scheme

09 - 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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Bike Week's colourful finale this weekend

18 - 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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It's a Walk Off! Walk to School Week Cross-Border Challenge

19 - 05 - 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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Cuffe welcomes National Walk to School Week 17-21 May 2010

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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Minister Dempsey opens Westport Town Greenway.

16 - 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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Press statement from the Department of Transport 15 April 2010

15 - 04 - 2010 :

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March 2010 safest month ever recorded on Irish Roads

01 - 04 - 2010 :

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Statement from Department of Transport

30 - 03 - 2010 :

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Dempsey opens Western Rail Corridor between Limerick and Galway

29 - 03 - 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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Dempsey opens Phase 2 of N9 Waterford to Knocktopher

22 - 03 - 2010 :

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Minister for Transport celebrates St Patrick Day in Savannah

17 - 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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Dempsey advises caution on the roads this weekend

12 - 02 - 2010 :

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C&AG Examination of the Driver Testing service

08 - 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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U.S. Preclearance for private aircraft announced for Shannon.

28 - 01 - 2010 :

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Cycling - a priority for Smarter Travel

27 - 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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RSA and Garda Safety Tips For Driving in Snow and Ice

08 - 01 - 2010 :

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Statement from Department of Transport on winter maintenance of roads

06 - 01 - 2010 :

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Minister Dempsey urges caution on roads

01 - 01 - 2010 :

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Dempsey's Christmas Lights......and other good news for cyclists

28 - 12 - 2009 :

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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 welcomes opening of M9 Kilcullen to Carlow motorway

21 - 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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Dempsey launches Luas extension to Docklands

08 - 12 - 2009 :

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Coast Guard urges public to be cautious in flooded areas

23 - 11 - 2009 :

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Dempsey welcomes signature of safety camera contract

20 - 11 - 2009 :

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Minister Dempsey Publishes Road Traffic Bill 2009

30 - 10 - 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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Costs incurred by Minister Dempsey on Overseas Travel

25 - 10 - 2009 :

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North Sea states strengthen co-operation against marine pollution

09 - 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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Bulletin of Driver and Vehicle Statistics 2008

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 commits €10 million to Cross Dublin Cycle Route

09 - 09 - 2009 :

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Dempsey publishes new Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009

08 - 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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National Bike Week 14 - 21 June 2009 World Record Bid

09 - 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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Test

01 - 06 - 2008 :

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