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Full coverage: Transport

“I’m 43 years in the business and sometimes I hold up a mirror and think have I learned anything?”

Despite Covid-19, Conor McCarthy remains focused on scaling Dublin Aerospace. He talks about rising through the ranks at Aer Lingus, being poached by Michael O’Leary, launching AirAsia and why he would never become a tax exile.

Ian Kehoe
15th Dec, 2020 - 23 min read

Battery power in the west of Ireland: “This is a global company that we’re building here”

Galway company Xerotech is quietly planning to supply batteries to the vehicles nobody is talking about: the tractors, the excavators, the road sweepers. Its founder Barry Flannery talks about raising funds to tackle a €100bn market.

Thomas Hubert
23rd Oct, 2020 - 22 min read

Life, loss, and liberty: The inside story of Ryanair versus Ireland

In legal proceedings aimed at overturning overseas travel restrictions, the budget carrier claims the government's coronavirus travel advice amounts to an undemocratic "diktat".

Francesca Comyn
13th Aug, 2020 - 12 min read

Freeflow: How social distancing helped bring about a cycling revolution in South Dublin

The south coast of Dublin has been radically reimagined as a haven for cyclists. The Currency's Tom Lyons takes to his bike and meets the man driving the project.

Tom Lyons
8th Aug, 2020 - 13 min read

A bailout beckons: How Covid-19 has smashed Ireland’s army of transport semi-states

Covid-19 has smashed transport companies, and social distancing will make many of them non-viable. Governments have rushed to the aid of a small number of favoured companies. Could the end result be a re-nationalisation of the transport industry?

Sean Keyes
30th Jun, 2020 - 8 min read

Dividends, fees and the Isle of Man: How private investors reap massive windfalls from state’s speeding camera contract

While the outsourcing of GoSafe speeding cameras has left the state with a €9m annual shortfall, documents obtained across several countries reveal that private investors make millions every year from the controversial Garda contract.

Thomas Hubert
24th Jun, 2020 - 5 min read

Running on empty: Hauliers with half loads eye ferry subsidies, but will they get them?

The Government is supporting ferry companies to keep sailing despite the absence of passengers. Hauliers forced to run empty lorries on some return journeys are now asking for the same treatment while the pandemic disrupts supply chains.

Thomas Hubert
21st May, 2020 - 4 min read

CityJet uncovered: How airline was grounded by mounting debts, spiralling losses and a global pandemic

Irish airline CityJet was already suffering before the Covid-19 lockdown grounded its fleet – and the pandemic made a bad situation much worse. New documents reveal the company’s torrid trading performance and its plan for survival.

Ian Kehoe
24th Apr, 2020 - 9 min read

As CarTrawler continues its strategic review, debt connected to the Irish travel tech giant is now trading at a discount

The collapse of the tourism market has impacted business and revenues at CarTrawler. Now, the company’s debt is being traded on the grey market among private equity players.

Sean Keyes
16th Apr, 2020 - 3 min read

The economy might be on lockdown, but 40 potential bidders are lining up for Dublin’s MetroLink

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the future of the state’s finances, tendering to build and run the capital’s first underground rail system is ramping up.

Thomas Hubert
16th Apr, 2020 - 4 min read
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