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Ireland ranked third in the world for long commutes - what can be done?

Ireland has been ranked third in the world for long commutes. Commuters in Ireland spend 9 days, ...

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16.55 12 Mar 2026


Ireland ranked third in the world for long commutes - what can be done?


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Ireland has been ranked third in the world for long commutes.

Commuters in Ireland spend 9 days, 14 hours and 10 minutes a year driving to and from work on average, according to research carried out by Autotrader.

One man who experiences commuter hell regularly is Johnny Fallon, Strategy Director with Carr Communications, who commutes to Dublin most days from Longford. He joins Shane to discuss.


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