Dublin Commuters
@dublincommuters.bsky.social
Community advocacy for sustainable mobility in Greater Dublin. Advocating for public transport, walking, and cycling
Media Contact: [email protected]
Media Contact: [email protected]
Bridge testing at George’s Dock is to begin next week with the aim to re-open red line Luas services to the Point by the end of the month
www.thejournal.ie/luas-red-lin...
www.thejournal.ie/luas-red-lin...
Luas Red Line between Connolly and The Point to reopen following major fire in August
The section of the Luas has remained closed since a large fire broke out at George’s Dock in late August.
www.thejournal.ie
November 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Bridge testing at George’s Dock is to begin next week with the aim to re-open red line Luas services to the Point by the end of the month
www.thejournal.ie/luas-red-lin...
www.thejournal.ie/luas-red-lin...
Decades of underinvestment in public transport amidst the ongoing housing crisis have led to this
Government inaction & in some cases direct obstruction means commuters will continue to suffer behind the wheel, when they could be moving on a train or bus
Government inaction & in some cases direct obstruction means commuters will continue to suffer behind the wheel, when they could be moving on a train or bus
Thousands of people 'trapped' on M7 every day, Dáil hears
"Thousands" of people are spending their lives stuck in traffic to Dublin, the Dáil has heard.
www.rte.ie
November 21, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Decades of underinvestment in public transport amidst the ongoing housing crisis have led to this
Government inaction & in some cases direct obstruction means commuters will continue to suffer behind the wheel, when they could be moving on a train or bus
Government inaction & in some cases direct obstruction means commuters will continue to suffer behind the wheel, when they could be moving on a train or bus
🪧 Climate Demonstration today at 1pm 🪧
Make your voice heard for sustainable infrastructure
Make your voice heard for sustainable infrastructure
November 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🪧 Climate Demonstration today at 1pm 🪧
Make your voice heard for sustainable infrastructure
Make your voice heard for sustainable infrastructure
It’s likely going to be March 2027 before 30kph is rolled out across Urban Areas within Dublin City Council
Minister Canney could implement it at the stroke of a pen if he wanted by setting the default speed limit from 50kph to 30kph
Minister Canney could implement it at the stroke of a pen if he wanted by setting the default speed limit from 50kph to 30kph
November 13, 2025 at 7:35 AM
It’s likely going to be March 2027 before 30kph is rolled out across Urban Areas within Dublin City Council
Minister Canney could implement it at the stroke of a pen if he wanted by setting the default speed limit from 50kph to 30kph
Minister Canney could implement it at the stroke of a pen if he wanted by setting the default speed limit from 50kph to 30kph
Please join the National Climate Demonstration this Saturday at 1pm
We only get big investment in sustainable infrastructure when we demand it from our public representatives
We only get big investment in sustainable infrastructure when we demand it from our public representatives
November 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Please join the National Climate Demonstration this Saturday at 1pm
We only get big investment in sustainable infrastructure when we demand it from our public representatives
We only get big investment in sustainable infrastructure when we demand it from our public representatives
Judicial Reviews have been adding years on to public transport infrastructure projects which often end up in pay-offs
All while construction costs skyrocket and services buckle under pressure
This needs to happen very quickly!!
m.independent.ie/irish-news/o...
All while construction costs skyrocket and services buckle under pressure
This needs to happen very quickly!!
m.independent.ie/irish-news/o...
Objectors will be on the hook to pay six-figure legal costs under judicial reviews clampdown
Objectors will have to foot six-figure legal bills for successful judicial review cases in a new move being brought to the Cabinet to speed up the supply of infrastructure and housing.
m.independent.ie
November 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Judicial Reviews have been adding years on to public transport infrastructure projects which often end up in pay-offs
All while construction costs skyrocket and services buckle under pressure
This needs to happen very quickly!!
m.independent.ie/irish-news/o...
All while construction costs skyrocket and services buckle under pressure
This needs to happen very quickly!!
m.independent.ie/irish-news/o...
It’s another exciting day as Luas Finglas has just been granted planning permission 🎉🥳🎊
The conditions also require stronger consideration for protected junctions and safer cycling along the entire route as well
Another huge step for Dublin’s public transport network
The conditions also require stronger consideration for protected junctions and safer cycling along the entire route as well
Another huge step for Dublin’s public transport network
October 30, 2025 at 11:11 AM
It’s another exciting day as Luas Finglas has just been granted planning permission 🎉🥳🎊
The conditions also require stronger consideration for protected junctions and safer cycling along the entire route as well
Another huge step for Dublin’s public transport network
The conditions also require stronger consideration for protected junctions and safer cycling along the entire route as well
Another huge step for Dublin’s public transport network
Reposted by Dublin Commuters
I'm so fucking sick of the constant delays that are announced without apology like they'll be 5 minutes late for pints.
Constant delays without a single person being held responsible just new timeline and back to BAU
@dublincommuters.bsky.social
#IrishPolitics
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
Constant delays without a single person being held responsible just new timeline and back to BAU
@dublincommuters.bsky.social
#IrishPolitics
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
New Dart trains aimed at boosting capacity and easing overcrowding delayed until early 2027
Irish Rail says there will be a revised timeline for a new fleet originally scheduled to go into operation on Drogheda route this year
www.irishtimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I'm so fucking sick of the constant delays that are announced without apology like they'll be 5 minutes late for pints.
Constant delays without a single person being held responsible just new timeline and back to BAU
@dublincommuters.bsky.social
#IrishPolitics
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
Constant delays without a single person being held responsible just new timeline and back to BAU
@dublincommuters.bsky.social
#IrishPolitics
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
The new battery operated trains will be delayed by almost a year, pushing it out until 2027
Capacity is an ongoing issue on Dart / Commuter rail services, so this is a big problem
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
Capacity is an ongoing issue on Dart / Commuter rail services, so this is a big problem
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
New Dart trains aimed at boosting capacity and easing overcrowding delayed until early 2027
Irish Rail says there will be a revised timeline for a new fleet originally scheduled to go into operation on Drogheda route this year
www.irishtimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The new battery operated trains will be delayed by almost a year, pushing it out until 2027
Capacity is an ongoing issue on Dart / Commuter rail services, so this is a big problem
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
Capacity is an ongoing issue on Dart / Commuter rail services, so this is a big problem
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
#BusConnects Phase 7 has finally arrived!!
Here are the new routes, frequencies & maps for anyone on the new buses
Please let us know if you’re experiencing any delays/ghost buses/route oversights and we’ll raise them with TII & NTA
Phase 8 is to be the D-spine & O Oribital
Here are the new routes, frequencies & maps for anyone on the new buses
Please let us know if you’re experiencing any delays/ghost buses/route oversights and we’ll raise them with TII & NTA
Phase 8 is to be the D-spine & O Oribital
October 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
#BusConnects Phase 7 has finally arrived!!
Here are the new routes, frequencies & maps for anyone on the new buses
Please let us know if you’re experiencing any delays/ghost buses/route oversights and we’ll raise them with TII & NTA
Phase 8 is to be the D-spine & O Oribital
Here are the new routes, frequencies & maps for anyone on the new buses
Please let us know if you’re experiencing any delays/ghost buses/route oversights and we’ll raise them with TII & NTA
Phase 8 is to be the D-spine & O Oribital
Phase 7 of #BusConnects launches tomorrow
The F1, F2 & 80 routes will be 24 hour services, also launching are the F3, 23, 24, 73, 82 & L89
Routes 9, 26, 40, 40b, 49, 54a, 83, 83a, 123 & 140 will be discontinued from tonight as the new buses take over
www.transportforireland.ie/getting-arou...
The F1, F2 & 80 routes will be 24 hour services, also launching are the F3, 23, 24, 73, 82 & L89
Routes 9, 26, 40, 40b, 49, 54a, 83, 83a, 123 & 140 will be discontinued from tonight as the new buses take over
www.transportforireland.ie/getting-arou...
October 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Phase 7 of #BusConnects launches tomorrow
The F1, F2 & 80 routes will be 24 hour services, also launching are the F3, 23, 24, 73, 82 & L89
Routes 9, 26, 40, 40b, 49, 54a, 83, 83a, 123 & 140 will be discontinued from tonight as the new buses take over
www.transportforireland.ie/getting-arou...
The F1, F2 & 80 routes will be 24 hour services, also launching are the F3, 23, 24, 73, 82 & L89
Routes 9, 26, 40, 40b, 49, 54a, 83, 83a, 123 & 140 will be discontinued from tonight as the new buses take over
www.transportforireland.ie/getting-arou...
Buried at the back of an article - current Director of the Irish Car Park Association; David Cullen admits they were wrong about the #TransportPlan
“We’ve been embarrassed to say we got it wrong… some of our car parks are busier than ever”
“We’ve been embarrassed to say we got it wrong… some of our car parks are busier than ever”
October 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Buried at the back of an article - current Director of the Irish Car Park Association; David Cullen admits they were wrong about the #TransportPlan
“We’ve been embarrassed to say we got it wrong… some of our car parks are busier than ever”
“We’ve been embarrassed to say we got it wrong… some of our car parks are busier than ever”
Somebody might want to tell the Assistant Secretary at the Dept of Transport, that Primary Legislation was passed last year
Minister for State Sean Canney can make 30kph the Default today if he wanted…
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
Minister for State Sean Canney can make 30kph the Default today if he wanted…
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
October 9, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Somebody might want to tell the Assistant Secretary at the Dept of Transport, that Primary Legislation was passed last year
Minister for State Sean Canney can make 30kph the Default today if he wanted…
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
Minister for State Sean Canney can make 30kph the Default today if he wanted…
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
Ah yes because the *checks notes*
Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Climate Change Advisory Council…. are famous for jotting numbers on the “back of an envelope” 🙄
www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...
Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Climate Change Advisory Council…. are famous for jotting numbers on the “back of an envelope” 🙄
www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...
Minister says climate costs warning is ‘back of envelope stuff’
Darragh O’Brien says he does not believe Ireland will face fines of up to €26 billion
www.irishtimes.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Ah yes because the *checks notes*
Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Climate Change Advisory Council…. are famous for jotting numbers on the “back of an envelope” 🙄
www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...
Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Climate Change Advisory Council…. are famous for jotting numbers on the “back of an envelope” 🙄
www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...
Rules for thee, but not for me
Apparently Councillors should be able to park where they want, when they want, for as long as they want… provided they’re on “official business” according to Naas Mayor; Cllr Seamie Moore
#HowIrelandWorks
www.kfmradio.com/news/localne...
Apparently Councillors should be able to park where they want, when they want, for as long as they want… provided they’re on “official business” according to Naas Mayor; Cllr Seamie Moore
#HowIrelandWorks
www.kfmradio.com/news/localne...
Exclusive: Naas Mayor Defiant, Says He Won't Pay Parking Fine Because He Was On Council Business
Update: Kfm understands that the case has been dismissed and Cllr Moore will not have to pay a fine.
www.kfmradio.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Rules for thee, but not for me
Apparently Councillors should be able to park where they want, when they want, for as long as they want… provided they’re on “official business” according to Naas Mayor; Cllr Seamie Moore
#HowIrelandWorks
www.kfmradio.com/news/localne...
Apparently Councillors should be able to park where they want, when they want, for as long as they want… provided they’re on “official business” according to Naas Mayor; Cllr Seamie Moore
#HowIrelandWorks
www.kfmradio.com/news/localne...
If you’re around Phibsboro today, drop over and say hello to us at #Buzzfest from 12:30-4pm
We have lots of stickers to give out but the cakes will go quickly!!
@PhibsTidyTown
We have lots of stickers to give out but the cakes will go quickly!!
@PhibsTidyTown
October 4, 2025 at 8:15 AM
If you’re around Phibsboro today, drop over and say hello to us at #Buzzfest from 12:30-4pm
We have lots of stickers to give out but the cakes will go quickly!!
@PhibsTidyTown
We have lots of stickers to give out but the cakes will go quickly!!
@PhibsTidyTown
We’ll be at the Phibsboro BUZZFEST tomorrow, 4th Oct from 12:30-4pm celebrating Public & Active Transport!
Please come say hello & we’d be happy to demonstrate a new system you can use for traffic counts in your community
We’ll also have free Stickers & Cake 🍰
@PhibsTidyTown
Please come say hello & we’d be happy to demonstrate a new system you can use for traffic counts in your community
We’ll also have free Stickers & Cake 🍰
@PhibsTidyTown
October 3, 2025 at 6:25 AM
We’ll be at the Phibsboro BUZZFEST tomorrow, 4th Oct from 12:30-4pm celebrating Public & Active Transport!
Please come say hello & we’d be happy to demonstrate a new system you can use for traffic counts in your community
We’ll also have free Stickers & Cake 🍰
@PhibsTidyTown
Please come say hello & we’d be happy to demonstrate a new system you can use for traffic counts in your community
We’ll also have free Stickers & Cake 🍰
@PhibsTidyTown
After 3 years in the planning process; MetroLink has been APPROVED!!!
This is a major hurdle to get passed and a HUGE day for public transport!!
This is a major hurdle to get passed and a HUGE day for public transport!!
October 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM
After 3 years in the planning process; MetroLink has been APPROVED!!!
This is a major hurdle to get passed and a HUGE day for public transport!!
This is a major hurdle to get passed and a HUGE day for public transport!!
“There is no back-pedalling on 30kph urban speed limits” - Minister Sean Canney
If that was true, then it would have been implemented already; the same way that 80->60 was earlier this year
Please join us at 10:30 outside the Dail this morning to demand safer Urban road speeds
If that was true, then it would have been implemented already; the same way that 80->60 was earlier this year
Please join us at 10:30 outside the Dail this morning to demand safer Urban road speeds
October 2, 2025 at 6:40 AM
“There is no back-pedalling on 30kph urban speed limits” - Minister Sean Canney
If that was true, then it would have been implemented already; the same way that 80->60 was earlier this year
Please join us at 10:30 outside the Dail this morning to demand safer Urban road speeds
If that was true, then it would have been implemented already; the same way that 80->60 was earlier this year
Please join us at 10:30 outside the Dail this morning to demand safer Urban road speeds
Please join us on Thursday morning at 10:30am for a Rally at Leinster House with @Love30
We will be presenting the growing trends of vulnerable road deaths to the Oireachtas & calling on Government to introduce Safer National Road Speeds
We will be presenting the growing trends of vulnerable road deaths to the Oireachtas & calling on Government to introduce Safer National Road Speeds
September 30, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Please join us on Thursday morning at 10:30am for a Rally at Leinster House with @Love30
We will be presenting the growing trends of vulnerable road deaths to the Oireachtas & calling on Government to introduce Safer National Road Speeds
We will be presenting the growing trends of vulnerable road deaths to the Oireachtas & calling on Government to introduce Safer National Road Speeds
CALL YOUR PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES!!!
Budget 2026 will likely see fare increases or reductions in vital public services because of Government shortsightedness
Do not let them roll back the progress that was achieved during the last term
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
Budget 2026 will likely see fare increases or reductions in vital public services because of Government shortsightedness
Do not let them roll back the progress that was achieved during the last term
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
Budget 2026: Public transport fare hikes or service cuts on cards
Government may raid National Development Plan funds to plug €250m gap in 'public service obligation' transport
www.irishexaminer.com
September 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
CALL YOUR PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES!!!
Budget 2026 will likely see fare increases or reductions in vital public services because of Government shortsightedness
Do not let them roll back the progress that was achieved during the last term
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
Budget 2026 will likely see fare increases or reductions in vital public services because of Government shortsightedness
Do not let them roll back the progress that was achieved during the last term
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
Unfortunately the scenes shown on tonight’s Primetime Investigates are far too common
The Governments plan for a dedicated transport security unit requires Primary Legislation & won’t be quick to implement
We have another meeting with the Dept about this in the coming weeks
The Governments plan for a dedicated transport security unit requires Primary Legislation & won’t be quick to implement
We have another meeting with the Dept about this in the coming weeks
September 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Unfortunately the scenes shown on tonight’s Primetime Investigates are far too common
The Governments plan for a dedicated transport security unit requires Primary Legislation & won’t be quick to implement
We have another meeting with the Dept about this in the coming weeks
The Governments plan for a dedicated transport security unit requires Primary Legislation & won’t be quick to implement
We have another meeting with the Dept about this in the coming weeks
Another fine example of how a small group of well-funded residents can completely hold up Essential Infrastructure through the Judicial Review system to get their way
Very convenient how it also means their illegal car parking spots remain available
irishcycle.com/2025/09/23/d...
Very convenient how it also means their illegal car parking spots remain available
irishcycle.com/2025/09/23/d...
Dismissing privacy concerns of bus stop outside a house as an “annoyance” means planning decision is “legally defective” — High Court
A High Court Judge ruled today (Tuesday) that An Bord Pleanála “significantly mischaracterised” serious concerns of privacy and security relating to a bus stop being placed outside a ho…
irishcycle.com
September 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Another fine example of how a small group of well-funded residents can completely hold up Essential Infrastructure through the Judicial Review system to get their way
Very convenient how it also means their illegal car parking spots remain available
irishcycle.com/2025/09/23/d...
Very convenient how it also means their illegal car parking spots remain available
irishcycle.com/2025/09/23/d...
We spoke to the Journal recently about the rapidly rising number of vulnerable road user deaths this year
On Oct 2nd, along with other transport & road safety groups, we’ll be presenting at the Oireachtas, calling for @Love30 to be introduced Nationally
www.thejournal.ie/four-pedestr...
On Oct 2nd, along with other transport & road safety groups, we’ll be presenting at the Oireachtas, calling for @Love30 to be introduced Nationally
www.thejournal.ie/four-pedestr...
Road deaths are going down - but more cyclists and pedestrians are being killed. Why?
The number of pedestrian and cyclist deaths is now at the highest level in six years.
www.thejournal.ie
September 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We spoke to the Journal recently about the rapidly rising number of vulnerable road user deaths this year
On Oct 2nd, along with other transport & road safety groups, we’ll be presenting at the Oireachtas, calling for @Love30 to be introduced Nationally
www.thejournal.ie/four-pedestr...
On Oct 2nd, along with other transport & road safety groups, we’ll be presenting at the Oireachtas, calling for @Love30 to be introduced Nationally
www.thejournal.ie/four-pedestr...
The bus timetables for Phase 7 of #BusConnects have now been released
We’re going through them, but comment here if you see gaps in the schedule and we’ll raise them where we can
www.dublinbus.ie/news/phase-7...
We’re going through them, but comment here if you see gaps in the schedule and we’ll raise them where we can
www.dublinbus.ie/news/phase-7...
September 19, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The bus timetables for Phase 7 of #BusConnects have now been released
We’re going through them, but comment here if you see gaps in the schedule and we’ll raise them where we can
www.dublinbus.ie/news/phase-7...
We’re going through them, but comment here if you see gaps in the schedule and we’ll raise them where we can
www.dublinbus.ie/news/phase-7...