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Bus journeys in capital exceed pre-virus levels

In May 2023, the number of new cars licensed increased by 3,332 vehicles (47%) compared with May 2022, new CSO data shows.

The number of bus journeys in Dublin continued to exceed pre-pandemic figures, with an increase of 8% for the week beginning 22 May, compared with the same week in 2019.

The number of bus journeys outside of Dublin for week 21 of 2023 exceeded 2019 figures by 24%.

At 293 million litres, clearances of autodiesel in April 2023 were 4% lower than in April 2022, and 6% lower than in April 2019.

At 82 million litres, clearances of petrol in April 2023 were 4% higher than in April 2022r, but were 9% lower than in April 2019.

20 fatalities

There were 20 fatalities on Irish roads in May 2023 compared with 12 in May 2022 and 11 in May 2019.

The number of passengers handled by Shannon Airport was 33% higher in May 2023 compared with May 2022, and 11% higher than in May 2019.

For Cork Airport, figures show that the number of passengers in May 2023 was 29% higher than May 2022 figures, and 10% higher than those seen in the same month in 2019.