Deirdre Gowran

Deirdre Gowran, a 49-year-old from Rathangan, Co Kildare, recently made headlines after resigning from her position in senior administration at Crumlin Children’s Hospital due to the toll of a lengthy three-hour daily commute. Gowran's experience highlighted the growing issue of traffic congestion in the Greater Dublin Area, as she often faced long waits on her journey along the M7 and N7. Citing her struggles with long Covid and anxiety from the commute, she opted for a similar role at Peamount Healthcare in Newcastle, Co Dublin, where she could significantly reduce her travel time. Gowran's decision has sparked discussions about the challenges faced by commuters and the need for better solutions to alleviate traffic congestion in urban areas.