Taoiseach says he “got it wrong” about unaired Shane Ross interview
Micheál Martin previously claimed that Sinn Féin received an advance copy of the interview surrounding a book about Mary Lou McDonald. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he “got it wrong” surrounding details of an unaired RTÉ interview with Shane Ross. The Fianna Fáil leader acknowledged the discrepancy while appearing on The Pat Kenny Show on […]
3 years ago
Taoiseach says RTÉ needs to explain decision not to broadcast Shane Ross interview
The interview was about Ross’ new biography of Mary Lou McDonald. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has called on RTÉ to explain its decision not to air an interview with former minister Shane Ross last week. The interview was recorded for Today with Claire Byrne and was about Ross’ new biography of Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou […]
3 years ago
Shane Ross: Government should consider banning young people driving at night
“It’s absolutely statistically undeniable that young people between the age of 17 and 30 really have more accidents and they’re more reckless.” Former Transport Minister Shane Ross has said a system banning young people from driving at night should be considered in Ireland to prevent road accidents. Ross appeared on Newstalk Breakfast as the UK […]
4 years ago
Shane Ross apologises for describing Enda Kenny as “a political corpse”
“He personally found it offensive and I didn’t mean it to be that at all.” Former Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross has apologised for labelling former Taoiseach Enda Kenny as “a political corpse”. Ross made the comments in a newspaper column for the Sunday Independent back in 2016 when he was leader […]
5 years ago
Shane Ross announces €1 billion investment in Ireland’s rail network over five years
The government says passengers will benefit from increased service reliability and punctuality and improved journey times as a result. Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross TD has announced a new €1 billion government investment programme in Ireland’s heavy rail infrastructure over a period of five years. The funding, which will be invested into […]
6 years ago
Motorists face €120 fine and three penalty points for dangerous overtaking of a cyclist
The new law comes into effect from Tuesday. Motorists in Ireland face a fixed charge of €120 and three penalty points for dangerously overtaking a pedal cyclist, under a new law protecting cyclists that will come into effect from Tuesday (12 November). The new law, which builds on existing legislation, will make it an offence […]
6 years ago