Olivia Kelly
Dublin correspondent for The Irish Times with expertise in city transport and local government reporting, providing analysis of Dublin's traffic and transport plans in this episode.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 24min
Dublin is the 11th most traffic congested city - can it be fixed?
Olivia Kelly, Dublin correspondent for The Irish Times, dives into the city's daunting traffic crisis. She discusses how Dublin became the 11th most congested city post-COVID and the impact of rising traffic on the economy and livability. Olivia examines the shelved traffic camera initiative, despite past success, and explores whether congestion charging could alleviate the problem. She sheds light on the Dublin City Transport Plan's mixed outcomes and the ongoing challenges with BusConnects and other transport projects.
Nov 13, 2025 • 10min
New speed limits are set to be introduced across Dublin city
Olivia Kelly, the Dublin Editor at The Irish Times, joins the discussion on new 30 km/h speed limits aimed at improving safety in Dublin. She tackles the challenges of enforcing regulations on e-scooters and outlines where current speed limits apply. Olivia highlights legislative hurdles in making 30 km/h the default limit and discusses the city council's plans for selective higher speeds on non-residential roads. They also delve into how these changes may impact transit times and enhance road safety, pointing to statistics on survivability at reduced speeds.
