If there is a refund it will be to the US importer of record who will who have already passed the cost on to their customers in the US. It is possible that the exporting company will have paid the tariff on behalf of the importer and may receive the refund via the importer .
Dún Laoghaire West Pier this evening.
Scattered outbreaks of rain will extend eastwards across Ireland tonight and through tomorrow.
100% reflects reality in Ireland.
Nice haul of driftwood after recent storms here in Dun Laoghaire #ireland #cycling #cargobike
I don't think this is the same as articulated buses which I am quote familiar with. The use of sensors (AI if you like) can ensure the gap between platform and vehicle is considered for all needs. I can understand the argument about the bumpy ride.
Tram-like capacity, no tracks, installed in months. Why aren’t we even trialling this? Imagine these in place of buses on some routes @ciarancuffe.bsky.social
#publictransport
youtu.be/DWU-XMzgwCE?...
It also has a "Cargo Bikes Only" section. 😍
Yes Dublin, my brain is the 11th most congested Brain in Dublin. Thanks!
Dublin’s congestion won’t be solved by adding more road space. We need to restore the 2:1 investment ratio in favour of public transport and active travel. Ireland is now the 11th most congested city in the world according to an Inrix study inrix.com/scorecard/?u...
In 1979 there re car parked on both sides of the road, with cars driving on the tramways. Today there are tramways in the middle, cycleways either side and wide footways, with no cars. Two police officers cycle side by side
Ferdinand Bolstraat, Amsterdam in 1979 and today. Not only has car parking been removed but all cars have too, this busy shopping street is now for bikes, pedestrians and trams only
Photo of two children riding a tandem tricycle on a street. There's a policeman directing traffic behind them.
Tandem Tricycle
Capel Street Bridge, Dublin Ireland
1930s
“...We’ve drifted thoughtlessly into a situation where we’ve prioritised the free passage of private motor vehicles through public space over the rights of people of all ages... Play streets are a small practical demonstration that there are other possible worlds...” irishcycle.com/2025/09/11/d...
Skoda Will be saying it's in our DNA next
Don't let anyone on Facebook say that the Rock Road in Dublin is not used by cyclists. Plenty of cars parked on the footpath however. #activetravel
great video on how active travel is making London a more liveable city youtu.be/OunBRdTIe3w?...
A very Irish Summer sky @weatheire.bsky.social
If you want safer streets, less pollution, a nicer environment, better public transport, it’s
not enough to say, “yeah that’s a great idea” - you need to register your approval and support.
Otherwise the negative voices will appear to be the majority!
I love this
Rainfall totals generally over the past week were below normal across the south and east of Ireland, with parts of the north, west, and midlands recording average or above-average totals.
weatheire.com/news/2025/06...
Smoke from Canada.
"This was an experiment by a kindergarten class. They dropped seeds in the cracks of the sidewalk to see what would happen.
This would help our bees "
via I Love Bees
Canadian wildfire sunset in Dun Laoghaire
For the first time since 1940 Coventry has a tram on the street... Not only that, we own the intellectual property for the new tech that enables the tracks.
NEWS: A major ocean current system that helps keep Ireland’s climate mild may be weakening – but perhaps not as drastically as once feared.
weatheire.com/news/2025/06...
Quite amazing what the mayor of Bogata did way in advance of other cities. citychangers.org/enrique-pena...
Photo of a replica canon on a Galleon.
A decaying historic building with shabby doors and trees growing through its plaster.
The perfectly recreated galleon “Andalusia” is visiting Cork.
An example of that country’s pride and awareness of her maritime history.
She is moored alongside the historic customs buildings in Cork.
An example of this city’s contempt for its maritime history.
Sold and allowed to rot
Seriously?
Don't let Ford and his cronies divide us. Let's unite for real solutions to our massive congestion and road safety issues.
We all want to get home quickly, safely, and with a limited amount of yelling at other humans.
By @tomflood.bsky.social
The Climate and Health Alliance met Minister Darragh O’Brien on the 21st of May to push for stronger action on air quality, active travel, and public transport. CHA urged faster retrofitting, a public and active transport funding boost, and fossil fuel ad bans to protect human and planetary health!
