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Irish Independent
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Kerry rate payers ‘exposed' because claims could be made if incidents occur on narrowed Fossa Road
Councillor Brendan Cronin said the six-metre width of the under-development roadway, designed to slow down traffic travelling past Fossa NS, will lead to incidents occurring when large vehicles like trucks and agricultural machinery meet. Cllr Cronin claimed these incidents will result in insurance claims being made against Kerry County Council (KCC), exposing the contributions of commercial rate payers. 'It's they who are forking out their rates every year,' he said. 'And that's who eventually pays the insurance policy.' The Independent representative, speaking at Friday's Killarney Municipal District meeting, was frustrated with KCC's response to his motion questioning whether the council's financial assets and rate payers would be 'exposed' by incidents occurring on the narrowed Fossa Road. Part of KCC's response said the six-metre width of the road was chosen because it has been successfully used to reduce speeding on other national roads. The response said an average of 8,800 vehicles travel on the Fossa Road every day, with less than 3pc of this traffic being HGVs. It said these vehicles will not meet often and will still be able to pass by each other at low speeds. It outlined that in the case of abnormally wide loads, there are areas where vehicles can pull in. Cllr Cronin said this response made it clear that councillors' concerns about the new road, and their proposal to widen it at an earlier stage of construction, was ignored. 'When the second side [of the new road] was being built, we pinpointed repeatedly, every single one of us, about the danger with the 3-metres wide [driving lanes], and the vehicles that are 3.15m and wider,' Cllr Cronin said. The councillor 'took exception' to the last paragraph of the KCC response, which states that: 'Drivers must obey the Rules of the Road and drive in a responsible manner. Drivers also have to be insured. In the event of an incident, the matter is dealt with by the drivers' private insurance and not Kerry County Council's insurance.' Cllr Cronin begged to differ. 'If you build a road and it's not wide enough - and I mean 'you' being the TII and KCC – for two legal road worthy vehicles to meet safely and pass safely without one of them having to drive up on a foot high kerb, then the responsibility is not with the driver, the responsibility is not with the driver's insurance, the responsibility is with KCC's insurance and TII,' he said. 'No one else,' he added. 'And this will be tested without question in time to come.' In response, KCC roads and transportation director Frank Hartnett said he had given a very comprehensive reply to Cllr Cronin's motion and was not going to add to it.
Channel Post MEA
4 days ago
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
UAE's Technology Innovation Institute Joins OpenSTX Foundation
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of the Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), today announced its founding membership in the newly launched OpenSTX Foundation, a global initiative hosted by the Linux Foundation. The OpenSTX Foundation aims to establish a vendor-neutral, open industry standard for Synchronous Transmissions (STX), a transformative wireless protocol designed to deliver ultra-reliable, secure, and energy-efficient communications for industrial applications. The OpenSTX Foundation brings together a coalition of global academic and industry leaders to standardize next-generation STX protocols. These protocols enable multiple devices to transmit simultaneously with precise synchronization, significantly improving network reliability, reducing latency, and optimizing power usage. Such capabilities are essential for emerging applications in industrial IoT, smart cities, real-time asset tracking, and emergency response systems. The initiative holds particular promise for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, where the rapid growth of industrial and smart infrastructure projects demands resilient and scalable wireless systems. Michael Baddeley, Principal Researcher at TII and Chairperson of the OpenSTX Foundation, said: 'When launching the OpenSTX Foundation, we were looking for a platform that could support both rigorous technical collaboration and global inclusivity. The Linux Foundation gave us exactly that—a proven framework for open, vendor-neutral standards that empowers contributors across academia, startups, and global enterprises. It's the right foundation for scaling STX into an industrial-grade wireless standard.' The Foundation's steering committee brings contributors from Graz University of Technology, Imperial College London, University of Trento, SKF CNEA, RedNodeLabs, Fly4Future, and Technische Universität Darmstadt, combining deep expertise from both academia and industry. TII's involvement reinforces its mission to drive innovations and solidify Abu Dhabi's position as a global hub and center of excellence for technological development. The OpenSTX Foundation welcomes industry players, researchers, and engineers to participate in shaping the future of wireless communications.
TECHx
5 days ago
- Business
- TECHx
TII Abu Dhabi Joins OpenSTX Foundation for Wireless Standard
Home » Emerging technologies » Networking » TII Abu Dhabi Joins OpenSTX Foundation for Wireless Standards The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of TII Abu Dhabi Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), announced its founding membership in the newly launched OpenSTX Foundation. Hosted by the Linux Foundation, the OpenSTX Foundation is a global initiative that aims to develop a vendor-neutral, open standard for Synchronous Transmissions (STX). This advanced wireless protocol is designed to enable ultra-reliable, secure, and energy-efficient communications for industrial use. The OpenSTX Foundation brings together leading academic and industry players to create standardized next-generation STX protocols. These protocols support multiple devices transmitting simultaneously with precise synchronization. This improves network reliability, reduces latency, and optimizes energy usage. Such capabilities are seen as crucial for: Industrial IoT applications Smart cities and real-time asset tracking Emergency response systems The initiative is expected to benefit the Middle East and Africa region, where smart infrastructure is rapidly expanding and requires robust wireless systems. Michael Baddeley, Principal Researcher at TII and Chairperson of the OpenSTX Foundation, stated that the Linux Foundation provides the ideal platform for global and inclusive collaboration. The foundation's steering committee includes contributors from Graz University of Technology, Imperial College London, University of Trento, SKF CNEA, RedNodeLabs, Fly4Future, and Technische Universität Darmstadt. TII's participation supports its mission to drive innovation and strengthen Abu Dhabi's position as a global hub for advanced technology. The OpenSTX Foundation encourages participation from industry experts, researchers, and engineers to shape the future of wireless communication.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Busy Irish motorway CLOSED after horror crash as ‘expect delays' warning issued amid Dublin M50 congestion alert
DRIVERS on a busy Irish stretch have been warned of major delays following a collision which has left the road closed. A crash occurred on the M20/ N20 between Junction four and five heading south. 2 There are also delays on Dublin's M50 Credit: tii 2 The busy M20/N20 road has been closed this morning Credit: Brian Lawless/PA Wire The exits lead to Patrickswell and Ballybronoge respectively, in Co The road has been closed following the incident as Traffic Infrastructure Ireland warned divers to "expect delays" and diversions in the route this morning. It said: "Road Closed! Expect Delays! Be the driver you'd want beside you!" READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS This can mean that alternative In a traffic update, TII said: "Significant delays to your journey will likely occur. Please use a different route for your journey. Meanwhile, drivers on the busy M50 in MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN The motorway is used by thousands of commuters every morning and evening as they head to and from work. Watch shock moment that brand new car speeds onto scene and veers across road into trailer as people call driver 'fool' It's believed that over 150,000 drivers use the road every day. Drivers this morning have been warned of significant congestion at multiple spots along the motorway. The first is in the northbound lane in Cherrywood area, a suburb in south Dublin near the seaside town of Dun Laoighre. TII said: "Some delays to your journey may occur. When approaching the congestion location, reduce your speed and drive with caution." More congestion is reported near the Tallaght and Red Cow area, while more is recorded further north near Ballymun. The most congested area is the Red Cow area, with multiple spots along the road highlighting likely delays. In the northbound lane, there is congestion between junction nine and junction six, particularly near junction seven. And southbound, there is congestion between junction five and seven and junction four and six. The M50 one of the busiest roads in the country and connects Dublin's city centre with the wider surrounding area.
Irish Examiner
6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Relief road and crossings planned for Cork town where 10 pedestrians were killed in a decade
Work is progressing on making a gridlocked Co Cork town centre safer for pedestrians, 10 of whom have been killed in little over a decade, while a preferred route for its relief road is likely to be chosen early next year. Charleville is suffering from extreme traffic jams on most weekdays during rush-hour. In a number of cases over the past decade, heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) passing through its main street have knocked down and killed pedestrians who tried to cross in front of them at points where there were no signalised crossings. County councillors attending a meeting of the Northern Division in Mallow were informed that route options are being identified thanks to TII (Transport Infrastructure Ireland) funding and feasibility report on a preferred route is likely to emerge early next year. Sean Callery, a senior official with the council's Roads and Transportation Directorate, said TII has provided adequate funding to progress route identification for this year and he expects it will do so again next year. Mr Callery added TII has also provided funding to make the town's main street safer for pedestrians. Four pedestrian crossings are being upgraded. The project includes new bus stop locations adjacent to the Bank of Ireland and the installation of the new pedestrian crossing adjacent to the AIB. Mr Callery said: The relocation of the northbound and southbound bus stops has been agreed in principle with the NTA [National Transport Authority], Bus Éireann, and TII. He said TII approval has also been received to appoint technical advisor to develop the detailed design and construction contract documents for all aspects of the safety improvement project. Mr Callery added that this tender process has commenced and construction of the new bus stop locations and the new pedestrian crossing by AIB is expected to commence this winter or early next spring. However, he added that the council had to be 'mindful' that any work in the town wouldn't impact the Christmas shopping period. Meanwhile, the council is also preparing to build new pedestrian crossings in Buttevant's main street next year. Fine Gael councillor Tony O'Shea requested one of them be located near the Centra supermarket as its one of the main places local schoolchildren cross the road. Increased congestion in Mallow and concerns about pedestrian safety there, especially with a high concentration of HGVs coming through the town centre, was raised by Fine Gael councillor Liam Madden. He asked council officials to look at diverting HGVs away from the centre via Park Road.
