National Development Plan - Article Index

Encyclopedia - National Development Plan: Encyclopedia Ii - National Development Plan - Progress
National Development Plan - Road network. As of 2005 some progress has been made on the motorway network, though it is likely the netwo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bus Éireann: Encyclopedia - Bus Éireann
Bus Éireann, or Irish Bus, provides bus services in Ireland outside Dublin. Bus Éireann, established in 1987, is a subsidiary of Córas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Motorway: Encyclopedia Ii - Motorway - Regulations
For a road to be classified as motorway a number of conditions must be fulfilled. The following conditions generally apply: Motorways mu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport 21: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport 21 - Rail Projects Previously Planned
A number of railway projects were under consideration previous to the publication of this ten year plan. These include: Transport 21 - L...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M50 Motorway Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - M50 Motorway Ireland - Layout
The M50 was originally planned to divert traffic travelling through on National Primary Routes away from the city (a full bypass of Dubli...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Roads In Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Roads In Ireland - Roads In The Republic Of Ireland
The Republic's motorway network is focused on Dublin, and is being extended to other major cities as part of the National Development Pla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Midleton: Encyclopedia Ii - Midleton - History
In the 1180’s advancing Normans led by Barry FitzGerald established an abbey at a weir on the river to be populated by Cistercian Monks...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Economy Of The Republic Of Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Economy Of The Republic Of Ireland - State Role In The Economy
Economy of the Republic of Ireland - State ownership and deregulation. At present the Irish Government controls several large and key p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Economy Of The Republic Of Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Economy Of The Republic Of Ireland - Monetary System
The national currency is the euro (Ireland is a member of the EMU). The banking system is dominated by the Big Four - AIB Bank, Bank of I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Economy Of The Republic Of Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Economy Of The Republic Of Ireland - Economic Makeup
The Irish economy's secondary and tertiary sectors are of a similar size in fiscal terms however in terms of labour, the tertiary sector ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Roads In Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Roads In Ireland - Roads In Northern Ireland
The main roads in the north, which connect well with those in the south, are classified "M"/"A"/"B" as in Great Britain, though their num...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Economy Of The Republic Of Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Economy Of The Republic Of Ireland - Energy
The vast majority of Irish energy needs are met by fossil fuels. About 98% of the Republic of Ireland's final energy demand is produced b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Economy Of The Republic Of Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Economy Of The Republic Of Ireland - Infrastructure
Ireland's transport infrastructure varies substantially in quality. On the East coast, the country is served by a modern road network whi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport 21: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport 21 - New Railway Plans
Some plans announced in Transport 21 were already under discussion, but without a clear plan, until now, or even still. Transport 21 - D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Motorway: Encyclopedia Ii - Motorway - Route Numbering
In the United Kingdom, motorways sometimes adopt the number of the nearest "A" road heading in broadly the same direction. However this i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Motorway: Encyclopedia Ii - Motorway - Location And Construction
Major intercity or national routes are often built or upgraded to motorway standard. Motorways are also commonly used for ring roads arou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M50 Motorway Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - M50 Motorway Ireland - Future Plans
The M50 is a two-lane each way motorway, though auxiliary/weaving lanes are provided at several junctions. Plans are in progress under th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Economy Of The Republic Of Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Economy Of The Republic Of Ireland - Economic Ties
Economy of the Republic of Ireland - United States. In 2003, trade between Ireland and the United States was worth around $33 billion, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Midleton: Encyclopedia Ii - Midleton - The Town
Midleton has a population of 6,700 (2004), employed locally in retail, light manufacturing, food production, tourism and distilling. At n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Economy Of The Republic Of Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Economy Of The Republic Of Ireland - History
Main article: Economic history of the Republic of Ireland The state known today as the Republic of Ireland seceded from the United Kingdo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Economy Of The Republic Of Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Economy Of The Republic Of Ireland - Wealth Distribution
Ireland may somewhat aspire to be an egalitarian society — wealth is partially redistributed among the poorer segments of society throu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Motorway: Encyclopedia Ii - Motorway - Features
The road surface is generally asphalt ('black top') or concrete ('white top'). White dashed lines denote the lane separation, while an un...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Motorway: Encyclopedia Ii - Motorway - Inheritance
In the UK and Republic of Ireland, certain types of traffic are not permitted on motorways. Thus, to avoid people being forced to travel ...   » Read the article