Department of Transport

Speed limits on many rural local roads have been reduced from 80 to 60km/h. Going slower significantly reduces the risk of death in a collision. Visit gov.ie/speedlimits #slowerspeeds Road Safety Authority, An Garda Síochána

Cuirfear tús le #SeachtainLóistíochta le hOllchruinniú Lóistíochta na Chéad Ghlúine Eile agus Scileanna an tSlabhra Soláthair ar 31 Márta. Déanfar iniúchadh san imeacht saor in aisce seo, atá mar chuid den tSeachtain Scileanna Lóistíochta agus Slabhra Soláthair 2025 ar scileanna, treochtaí agus nuálaíocht sa slabhra soláthair in éineacht le ceannairí tionscail. 👉 https://bit.ly/417DU3k #SeachtainLóistíochta CILT International - The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport International, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Department of Social Protection, Freight Transport Association Ireland, Ibec PerformanSC Supply Chain, Innopharma Education, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, IPICS The Supply Chain Management Institute, Irish Exporters Association, Irish International Freight Association, Irish Road Haulage Association, Midwest Regional Skills Forum Manager Joe Leddin, National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI), SIPTU, South East Technological University, Technological University Dublin, University of Limerick Rosslare Europort, Dublin Port, Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, MerrionStreet.ie

Catch Up on the Latest News from the Department of Transport! In this edition, find more about: 🆕 New funding is announced for regional and local roads in 2025. 💡 Minister O’Brien announced initiatives to support prospective EV owners, with grants for electric motorcycles, ePSV’s and a new charging pilot. 📰 Full details 👉 https://bit.ly/48kz0D6 Darragh O'Brien TD Jerry Buttimer Sean Canney, TD

Laghdaíodh an luasteorainn ar go leor bóithre tuaithe áitiúla ó 80 go 60 cm/u. Nuair a laghdaítear luas, laghdaítear an baol báis go mór i gcás timpiste bhóthair. Téigh chuig gov.ie/speedlimits #slowerspeeds Road Safety Authority An Garda Síochána

❄️#WinterReady ⛽️Ensure your vehicle has enough fuel ⏲️Allow extra time for your journey 🩹Check your vehicles emergency equipment before leaving 🗺️Check your route before you leave on @TIITraffic 📱 Follow advice from @RSAIreland and @GardaTraffic 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehzv4yg8

📢#HaveYourSay 💬On the development of the Department’s Statement of Strategy 2025 – 2028 ℹ️ Full details are available here: 👉 https://bit.ly/3QwQW5v 🤝Your submission will help inform our priorities for Transport in Ireland.

⚠️ Status Yellow Wind Warnings Yellow wind warnings are in place for Thursday 20/02 and Friday 21/02. Affected areas include all coasts of Ireland, and southern counties on Friday. Be aware of potential for debris and displaced loose objects. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4iy3XCa

During #LogisticsWeek explore the dynamic opportunities within Ireland’s Logistics and Supply Chain sector which supports €196 bn in exports annually. If you’re a student or looking to make a career change, find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/3vWFGIG #LogisticsWeek CILT International - The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport International Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment DETE Department of Social Protection Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) Ibec PerformanSC Supply Chain Innopharma Education Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers IPICS The Supply Chain Management Institute Irish Exporters Association Irish International Freight Association Irish Road Haulage Association Midwest Regional Skills Forum Manager Joe Leddin National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) SIPTU South East Technological University Technological University Dublin University of Limerick Rosslare Europort Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science MerrionStreet.ie

📣 We are hiring! 💼 The Department of Transport is recruiting for an Engineering Manager in the Irish Coast Guard. This role will involve: - Being responsible for managing the Engineering Section. - Development of a national Coast Guard (CG) telecommunications infrastructure management strategy. - Leading the Engineering Section in ensuring maximum national CG telecommunications infrastructure system availability and performance. - Leading the Engineering Section and provide oversight on the consistent implementation of project timelines and functional governance. - Continuous improvement and standard accreditation, inclusive of the development, oversight and management quality and safety systems and audit program. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to join one of the State’s Principal Emergency Services. 📅 Closing date: 11.00 am, Thursday 20th February 2025. 👇 https://bit.ly/3PK6kuZ

📢 Minister Darragh O'Brien announces a suite of initiatives aimed at accelerating the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and encouraging a cleaner and more sustainable transport future for Ireland. The initiatives include a new scheme for electric motorcycles, a renewed taxi, hackney, and limousine scheme, and a pilot for shared home charging options. 🔗 To find more visit: https://bit.ly/3X4NYZr Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)