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Transport 21: Bus Éireann Plan for 2007 to 2009
Tuesday the 16th of May 2006
The key objectives of this plan are enhanced frequency, more destinations, orbital routes, and to create college links for easier commutes for students. In addition to this, Bus Éireann plan to create feeder services to other bus services and other modes of transport rail, Luas and air.
Read Article >>The Irish Prison Reports
Tuesday the 16th of May 2006
The average cost of keeping an offender in prison in 2005 was €90,900
Read Article >>ICPA Annual Business Lecture 2006
Thursday the 27th of April 2006
Mr. Brian Cowen T.D., Minister for Finance gave the Institute of Certified Public Accountants Annual Business Lecture on 27 April 2006, titled Achieving Value for Money in Public Sector Spending.
Read Article >>Dublin Region Watermains Rehabilitation Project
Wednesday the 12th of April 2006
The Dublin Region Watermains Rehabilitation Project has been established to bring Dublin's old pipes up to scratch, identifying and replacing the old watermains that have outlived their shelf-life. The project is expected to save a minimum of 20 million litres of water every day.
Read Article >>Transport 21: Connecting Communities, Promoting Prosperity
Tuesday the 11th of April 2006
Transport 21 is the capital investment framework through which the transport system in Ireland will be developed. It covers different areas including National Roads, Public Transport and Regional Airports.
Read Article >>Trinity Immigration Initiative
Monday the 3rd of April 2006
The first key initiative of the Trinity Immigration Initiative (TII) is a significant Research Programme; researching integration, diversity and policy. It is designed to create a leap in research in relation to immigration.
Read Article >>Minister for Transport addresses DCBA AGM 28 March 2006
Tuesday the 28th of March 2006
Minister for Transport, Mr. Martin Cullen TD, outlined how Government policy in Transport 21 will deliver more mobility for the Greater Dublin Region, which at present has a population of 1.6 million people and growing. He predicted that Government plans will allow the public transport passengers in Dublin to increase to 375 million.
Read Article >>DCBA Welcomes Grafton Street Area ACA Plan
Thursday the 23rd of March 2006
Grafton Street ACA will lay the foundation for better governance and higher standards in the public domain.
Read Article >>Public Attitude Towards Prision
Wednesday the 15th of March 2006
Public favours alternatives to imprisionment for young offenders but there is widespread misconception regarding violent offences
Read Article >>DCBA Chairman looks forward to the introduction of BIDs
Tuesday the 7th of March 2006
In his speech to the DCBA AGM, DCBA Chairman, Paul McElearney, congratulated members on the good result in city centre during the last year. He welcomed members' involvement in the marketing campaign with Dublin City Council and look forward to the introduction to Business Improvement District and called for the introduction of Community Courts in Dublin.
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