New transport plan involving traffic restrictions along the quays was implemented in August
James Geoghegan chaired the first meeting of a working group established to monitor the impact of changes included in theMr Geoghegan also said that, according to Dublin Town, the business representative body which has footfall counters throughout the city, pedestrian activity also increased in September, coinciding with the introduction of the traffic plan.
The transport plan, designed to tackle the city’s traffic congestion, was implemented in August despite attempts by some city business interests to have it delayed. The strategy had met with resistance, notably from the Dublin City Centre Traders Alliance, a group which includes retailers Brown Thomas Arnotts, a number of car park owners and other businesses.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dog Causes 20-Minute Runway Closure at Dublin AirportDepartures were briefly halted at Dublin Airport on Saturday afternoon after a dog was spotted on the runway. Airport police and fire rescue teams safely returned the unharmed animal to a care facility.
Read more »
Dublin Transport plan: Lord Mayor ‘optimistic’ capital car ban working wellSince August 25th, private cars have been banned from driving along much of Dublin's quays in order to encourage public transport.
Read more »
Head of Flying Spaghetti Monster church loses case against ex-Dublin Lord MayorThe complaint was dismissed as 'not well founded'
Read more »
Workplace Relations Commission Dismisses Claim Of Religious Discrimination Against Non-Faith Group By Dublin Lord MayorJohn Hamill, a representative of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and atheism campaigner, alleged that Green Party councillor Hazel Chu discriminated against him on religious grounds during her term as Lord Mayor of Dublin. He claimed Ms Chu unfairly favoured faith-based groups over non-religious bodies when allocating access to the Lord Mayor's Garden for events.
Read more »
From Dublin to Lublin: Council announces two new Portal connectionsThe Dublin Portal will now also broadcast two additional European cities, Dublin City Council has announced.
Read more »
Legendary RTÉ newsreader (88) rolls back years to win coveted golfing prizeSean Duignan won the Dublin Journalists Captain's Prize at Royal Dublin with a huge score
Read more »