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The Munster senior camogie final between Cork and Waterford has been cancelled amid the ongoing controversy around the wearing of skorts. Joining Anton to discuss the decision and the issues more broadly is Fine Gael Senator, Evanne Ní Chuilinn.Also joining Anton to run through the main stories form th Saturday papers is Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail & Brenda Power, columnist with the Sunday Times and the Irish Daily Mail.
Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications at Irish Rail, outlines the rail fare changes impacting Dublin commuters and surrounding towns including Drogheda, Kildare, Navan and Rathdrum
Irish Rail is set to introduce adjustments to commuter zones from Monday, along with changes to fares. This will see Dublin and commuter areas be divided into four zones under the new changes. But what exactly does this mean for commuters? Kieran speaks to Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Iarnrod Eireann.
With European leaders gathering in London today to try to find a way forward in the wake of US President Donald Trump & Vice President, JD Vance's broadside of Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office on Friday, the war continues with thousands of Ukrainian civilians doing what they can to help in the war effort. One Irish person who has joined those ranks on a number of occasions since the war began is Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications at Iarnrod Eireann - he joins Anton to tell him about his experience.
In France they will fine you up to €200 if you have your phone on loudspeaker on the train, should something similar be done here?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail, Sadhbh O'Neill, part-time Lecturer in TUD and regular commuter and Dr Malie Coyne, Clinical Psychologist and author.
Allen Parker, Chief Customer Officer with Bus Éireann, Barry Kenny, Communications Manager with Iarnród Eireann, and Graeme McQueen, Media Relations Manager with DAA, discuss the impact of the cold snap on travel.
Keith Leonard, National Co-Ordination Group, Aoife Kealy, Met Eireann Meteorologist, Barry Kenny, Iarnrod Eireann, Margaret Attridge, Head of Water operations at Uisce Eireann, Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals & Deputy Principals, John Gannon, Limerick senior roads engineer , Mark O'Sullivan, Cork Civil Engineer.
Andrew Yates, Bus Éireann, Barry Kenny, Iarnród Eireann and Mary Considine, Shannon Airport, have the latest travel updates ahead of Christmas homecomings.
Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor Sunday Independent // Alan O'Reilly, Carlow weather // Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail
Barry Kenny, Communications Manager with Iarnród Éireann, discusses the delays ecountered by thousands of commuters after a signalling fault yesterday evening.
For this week's Ask the Expert, Barry Kenny, Communications Manager with Irish Rail joins Andrea to answer any of your train-related questions!
A Status Orange warning for snow and ice has come into effect for counties Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Galway. We speak to Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather has the latest on what's happened overnight. Our reporter Jamie O'Hara joins us from on the ground in Cork with an update on how is it there.We're also joined by Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Iarnrod Eireann to tell us of any delays.
A Status Orange warning for snow and ice has come into effect for counties Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Galway. We speak to Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather has the latest on what's happened overnight. Our reporter Jamie O'Hara joins us from on the ground in Cork with an update on how is it there.We're also joined by Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Iarnrod Eireann to tell us of any delays.
Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail
Iarnród Éireann has confirmed that train services in Dublin will go back to the previous timetable from the 14th of October.While the new timetables had increased some intercity services, it ultimately led to congestion and knock-on delays on routes.Iarnród Éireann has acknowledged the disruption, apologised to customers and spokesperson Barry Kenny has said they "got it wrong".Joining Kieran to discuss if this was the right move is Mark Gleeson from Rail Users Ireland and Jason Cullen of the Dublin Commuter Coalition.
Irish Rail released a new timetable in late August, and it seems to have caused nothing but issues since…They apologised for the impact on commuters a few weeks ago, and are due to release a new timetable to fix the problems.Have you been affected?Andrea is joined by Barry Kenny from Irish Rail, Labour Councillor Corina Johnston and listeners who have been impacted to discuss.
Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal, and member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee and Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail
Delays and overcrowding remain commonplace for commuters after Irish Rail timetable changes were implemented earlier this month.To discuss, Kieran is joined by Mark Gleeson from Rail Users Ireland, Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD, Chair of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party and Spokesperson for Justice and Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail.
Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications at Iarnród Éireann, discusses the opening of an abandoned train station in west Dublin, left idle for nearly 15 years.
Ultimately, the WRC adjudication officer ruled in favor of Rooney, awarding him a total of €550,131 in compensation. This amount included €200,000 for prospective future loss of earnings, recognizing the financial impact of the dismissal on Rooney's career. The ruling also dismissed a separate claim by Rooney for a performance bonus for 2022, which was deemed not to be well-founded. The case has set a new precedent in Irish employment law, particularly concerning the interpretation of resignation and the obligations of employers to provide clear and reasonable communication when making significant changes to employment terms. Rooney's solicitor, Barry Kenny, expressed satisfaction with the outcome, noting that the ruling provided much-needed clarity and protection for employees in similar situations.
Could Ireland host an Olympic games? Senator Malcolm Byrne thinks so; he wants us to aim to bid for the 2072 Summer Olympics. Is this a bit mad, or could it really happen?Andrea Gilligan is joined by Senator Byrne, Barry Kenny from Irish Rail, Brian Caufield from Trinity College Dublin and more to discuss.
Shane was joined by Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Iarnrod Eireann, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the DART.
Shane was joined by Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Iarnrod Eireann, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the DART.
Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail and Olympics don
Excitement is reaching fever pitch for this Sunday's All-Ireland Hurling Final between Clare and Cork.However, there have been reports that Cork fans are having difficulty in actually getting to the game in Croke Park, with train seats seemingly being sold out.Listener Claire joins the show to share her issue, and Andrea is joined by Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central and Barry Kenny from Irish Rail and more listeners to discuss.
Dublin is going to be very busy this weekend. There's Taylor Swift playing three sold out nights in the Aviva Stadium, Longitude in Marlay Park, Shania Twain is at Malahide Castle on Friday and the Saw Doctors are at Fairview Park on Saturday.You also have the GAA Senior football Championship and the Dublin Pride Parade.All of which will bring around 600,000 people into the capital over the weekend.Adrian Cummins is the CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland and a founding member of the Taxis for Ireland Coalition, and they are warning that they're won't be nearly enough taxis to meet demand. Will public transport be able to hold up?He joins Andrea, along with Barry Kenny, Corporate Comms Manager with Irish Rail, Sunil Sharpe, spokesperson for Give Us The Night and listeners to discuss.
From rail line closures to the lack of tea trolleys - Barry Kenny, Communications Manager with Irish Rail joins Andrea Gilligan to answer all of your train-related questions.
Dart services will not operate between Grand Canal Dock and Bray across the May bank holiday weekend from Saturday, May 4 to Monday, May 6. That's despite the fact that a crowd of over 80,000 are expected for the match. Barry Kenny of Ianrod Eireann.
From tea trolleys to maintenance works, Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications with Irish Rail joined Andrea to answer listener questions...
Mark Gleeson from Rail Users Ireland and Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail.
It's been announced that Iarnród Éireann is to add a late night service back to Cork from Dublin on the night of the Bruce Springsteen concert. Irish Rail spokesman Barry Kenny gives an update.
Conor Faughnan, Chief Executive of the RIAC, Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail and Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather.
A new private members bill is being put forward by Fine Gael Senator John McGahon which put into law tiered refunds based on how delayed your train will be. As purposed you will see a 25 percent refund if the train is delayed by 20 minutes, 50 percent if it's above 40 minutes and a full refund after an hour. Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager and Mark Gleeson, Rail Users Ireland joined Kieran to discuss...
There were a number of delays on the Dublin-to-Cork train line last night. The delays left a number of people stranded in bad weather conditions at Portarlington without water or trolley services. Andrea was joined by some of those affected and Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications with Irish Rail...
Barry Kenny from Iarnród Éireann, Graeme McQueen of the Dublin Airport Authority, and Stephen Kent, Chief Executive of Bus Éireann join the programme to discuss the festive travel rush.
Irish Rail has announced new schedules, faster journey times, and ‘significant changes' on weekend Dart timetables Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Iarnrod Eireann.
Public transport was down in Dublin city centre last night following violent riots that saw a Dublin Bus and Luas carriage set alight. Harry McCann, Dublin Bus Spokesperson gave us an update do you have on services? Also speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Barry Kenny, Irish Rail Corporate Communications Manager.For an update on Luas services was Dervla Brophy, Manager with Transdev.
Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail
An Bord Pleanala has given approval for a second railway line between Midleton and Glounthane, Co. Cork This project is expected to triple the frequency of trains on the line Does Ireland need more railway lines like this? To discuss Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Iarnrod Eireann.
Iarnród Eireann will launch their Climate Action plan with Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan later today. Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Iarnrod Eireann brought us the details.
Sean was joined by Barry Kenny, Spokesperson for Irish Rail to discuss Iarnród Éireann's advertising campaign on its Dart services promoting the biodiversity of the Dublin Bay area...
Irish Rail has revealed the railway bridges that have been struck the most times. The top is a bridge in Limerick on the way to Nenagh, which has been struck 30 times. Barry Kenny of Irish Rail joined Sean on the show with the list of the most commonly struck bridges...
Irish Rail's Barry Kenny answered listeners travel questions...
Contingency plans are in place to accommodate Clare supporters intending to travel by rail to Sunday's Munster Hurling Final. The route connecting Ennis & Limerick Colbert is currently suspended, after a truck collided with the Poulawilly Bridge on the R462, Sixmilebridge to Cratloe Road yesterday afternoon. It's understood the bridge suffered substantial damage and Irish Rail say they will conduct extensive remedial works on site with the aim of reopening the line by Saturday. Corporate Communications Manager at Irish Rail, Barry Kenny says sufficient back up bus services will be made available for the Munster Final should they be required.
Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail; Celine Cawley, Head of Advocacy with Age Action; Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford
Dermot O'Leary, General Secretary of the Irish Bus and Rail Union (IBRU) and Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager.
Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail, discusses flooding at Waterford train station and the return of the refreshments trolley on services.
Barry Kenny, Communications Manager with Iarnród Éireann, discusses the return of catering services on rail services.
Eleanor Farrell, Bus Éireann, and Barry Kenny, Iarnród Éireann, discuss one of the busiest days of the year on buses and trains as people return home for Christmas.
Following issues on trains to Bray AIr Show at the weekend, Barry Kenny of Iarnród Éireann responds to criticism from callers.