This is a 13 per cent increase in road funding over 2025.

The closure is due to flooding in the area around SuperValu and Mr Price

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Gardai said 765 people were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant over Christmas – with 56% primarily for alcohol.

An Garda Síochána released the figures as part of the Christmas operation which was carried out between December 1 and January 5

Gardaí recorded 179 fatal crashes on Irish roads and public places in 2025, which resulted in 190 fatalities.

Motorists are advised not to leave cars in the car parks over night and avoid unnecessary travel

Sean Gormley replaces Josephine McGrath, who has gone to the piers and harbours team

The road was closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators

Drivers are advised that from November 10, the speed limit on a section of the road will be reduced to 80km/h

If deer are on the road, motorists should avoid using their horn or flashing lights, as this can startle the animals and cause unpredictable movement

Essential maintenance work is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, October 7, to Friday, October 10

Waterford City and County Council issued the alert saying that High Street between Exchange Street and Conduit Lane is closed this Friday

The R685 at Pickardstown Shrine, Tramore, will be closed from Monday, September 8, to Monday, September 22

An Garda Síochana were responding to a statement by MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchu calling for a tougher approach to road traffic offences

Fianna Fáil Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has called for a "get-tough" approach to speeding

The independent review of Roads Policing Units within the Garda said members had been allowed to ‘get away with such behaviour’.

He said any garda showing a ‘brazen’ disregard for roads policing duties would be ‘undermining’ the Government’s road safety efforts.

Sean Canney, a junior minister with responsibility for road safety, said the findings were ‘shocking and serious’.

The chairwoman of the policing authority said the report showed some gardaí had a 'brazen' disregard for roads policing duties

The eight-seater Harlander will run as a free service in a pilot project until September.

Cork City and County Councils received over 14,000 pothole complaints in the last three years

Waterford City and County Council are advising motorists of temporary traffic management on the L-4077 Falloon Hill (at Fairybush Cross Roads), starting Tuesday. Traffic management is necessary to facilitate side-cleaning and drainage works.

A senior engineer at Waterford City and County Council has warned that without more funding, the local authority will not be able to maintain the roads in future years.

The guidance around the use of zebra crossings was updated by the Department of Transport to allow the use of zebra crossings with signage instead of flashing beacons.

Motorists are asked to drive with caution

Drivers should have to resit a theory test every time their licence is up for renewal, a Labour TD has said.

Potholes are being patched until they can be repaired permanently 

A number of areas will be affected by road works

Waterford City and County Council kept 700km of road open during the recent cold snap.

Traffic management measures could lead to delays 

New speed limits for local roads in Waterford are set to come into effect in February.

Most priority three and other routes remain in very poor condition and are impassable in places.

The checkpoints were aimed at targeting intoxicated drivers

Gardaí said in the past week there had been three deaths on the roads and 13 serious collisions that resulted in serious injuries.

The Department for Infrastructure has said a collaboration with the Northern Ireland Road Safety Partnership will be renewed

The North's Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd said further delays to the project could cost millions.

Gardaí are focusing on road safety over the bank holiday weekend

The Friday of the October Bank Holiday weekend is the riskiest for collisions, Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries said.

Mairead Farrell said the Government finds it ‘incredibly easy to squander taxpayers’ hard-earned money’.

Simon Harris urged drivers to slow down ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

The Taoiseach raised the issue during a visit to Donegal on Friday.

An unmarked lorry will soon be introduced as part of a new roads policing measure