# motorists - Friday 10 June, 2022
# Cost Of Living
A spokesperson for Minister Eamon Ryan has confirmed that there are no plans to reduce toll charges despite commuters facing crippling price hikes in fuel, reports Christina Finn. Some in Govt circles say they are open to looking at reducing toll charges, but fear that such a proposal would not get past the Greens. One Fine Gael TD says he is in favour of a toll reduction, saying it would help motorists that are under pressure.
# motorists - Thursday 21 October, 2021
# Road Safety
# Road Safety
Gardaí will particularly be focusing on rural roads throughout the day.
# motorists - Tuesday 5 October, 2021
# Road Safety
# Road Safety
It’s Tyre Safety Day tomorrow.
# motorists - Tuesday 8 September, 2020
# Road Safety
# Road Safety
“We must all play our part in getting children back to school safely,” RSA chairperson Liz O’Donnell said.
# motorists - Thursday 23 July, 2020
# Safety Appeal
# Safety Appeal
There were 11 incidents in which the Luas made contact with vehicles from January to June of this year.
# motorists - Thursday 11 June, 2020
There are currently 948 level crossings on the Iarnród Éireann network.
# motorists - Friday 22 May, 2020
# Slow Down Day
# Slow Down Day
‘National Slow Down Day’ is taking place from 7am today until 7am tomorrow.
# motorists - Wednesday 29 April, 2020
# Road Safety
# Road Safety
Six pedestrians have been killed on Irish roads since the schools were closed in the middle of March.
# motorists - Saturday 7 December, 2019
# Ennis District Court
# Ennis District Court
The High Court ruling found that a section of the Road Traffic Act concerning defences to fixed charge notices is unconstitutional.
# motorists - Thursday 21 November, 2019
# Buyer Beware
# Buyer Beware
Customers are urged to check that their broker is registered before taking out insurance.
# motorists - Thursday 13 June, 2019
# Insurance Fraud
# Insurance Fraud
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty said customers are being ‘fleeced’ by insurance providers.
# motorists - Tuesday 4 June, 2019
# Safety Campaign
# Safety Campaign
Two pedestrians died after being struck by trams in separate incidents earlier this year.
# motorists - Tuesday 16 April, 2019
# TOLL DODGING
# TOLL DODGING
None of the motorists who were summonsed came to court.
# motorists - Wednesday 27 February, 2019
# Crossing The Border
# Crossing The Border
Drivers who think they may need a card have been advised to apply one month in advance.
# motorists - Friday 21 December, 2018
# motorists - Wednesday 7 November, 2018
# High Court
# High Court
Motorists will receive 100% compensation, totalling €21 million.
# motorists - Monday 5 November, 2018
# Ding Ding Ding
# Ding Ding Ding
People breaking red lights and not paying attention are two of the main reasons for near-misses.
# motorists - Sunday 2 September, 2018
# Fitzwilliam Cycle Route
# Fitzwilliam Cycle Route
The proposed design would see parked cars create a buffer between cyclists and traffic.
# motorists - Tuesday 28 August, 2018
# Fines
# Fines
One garda fined six motorists in 25 minutes.
# motorists - Thursday 2 August, 2018
# Pain In The Pothole
# Pain In The Pothole
Six in 10 people have had their mode of transport damaged by potholes.
# motorists - Sunday 8 July, 2018
# Insurance Courts
# Insurance Courts
When one or both parties refuse taking medicals, it can result in claimants taking their case to the courts.
# motorists - Monday 14 May, 2018
# Accident
# Accident
The accident has resulted in Goatstown Road being reduced down to one lane.
# motorists - Monday 2 April, 2018
# Price Around
# Price Around
Recent research from the Central Statistics Office indicated that the cost of motor insurance has dropped by 12.8% in the past 12 months.
# motorists - Friday 30 March, 2018
# Advice
# Advice
Drivers on motorways in particular have been advised to be vigilant.
# motorists - Sunday 10 December, 2017
# Snow Patrol
# Snow Patrol
A number of weather warning have been issued by Met Éireann.
# motorists - Saturday 25 November, 2017
A status yellow snow-ice alert remains in place today.
# motorists - Friday 24 November, 2017
# So Very Cold
# So Very Cold
The weather is thankfully expected to get a bit milder over the coming days.
# motorists - Friday 17 November, 2017
# Dawn Raids
# Dawn Raids
Two cars were reportedly stolen this morning after being left unattended.
# motorists - Sunday 22 October, 2017
# Jailbreak
# Jailbreak
The well-known statue has been removed by Dublin City Council to facilitate the repaving of Harry Street.
# motorists - Monday 16 October, 2017
# Drive Safe
# Drive Safe
Insurance Ireland has clarified that a post doing the rounds on social media is false.
# motorists - Friday 13 October, 2017
# Rain Rain Go Away
# Rain Rain Go Away
Storm force winds and outbreaks of heavy rain could be on the way.
# motorists - Tuesday 8 August, 2017
# Put It Away
# Put It Away
“The mobile phone is a big risk these days and people just aren’t heeding the message and ending up in a dreadful situation.”
# motorists - Sunday 6 August, 2017
# Slow Down
# Slow Down
The average speed cameras at the tunnel came into force in May.
# motorists - Tuesday 18 July, 2017
# Slow Down
# Slow Down
Traffic officers also dealt with a souped-up motorbike in Wicklow this afternoon.
# motorists - Thursday 15 June, 2017
# Your Say
# Your Say
Drivers caught not wearing one are fined up to €90 and are given three penalty points.
# motorists - Friday 26 May, 2017
# Drive Slow
# Drive Slow
RSA CEO Moyagh Murdock warned that roads are more slippery when it rains after a dry spell.
# motorists - Wednesday 24 May, 2017
# Fuelling The Boom
# Fuelling The Boom
The AA says it is concerned that, for every litre of petrol purchased, 63.67% goes to the government.
# motorists - Monday 17 April, 2017
# Pump It Up
# Pump It Up
On average, a litre of petrol now costs 136.6c, while a litre of diesel costs 126.0c.
# motorists - Tuesday 28 March, 2017
# Don't Get Duped
# Don't Get Duped
By doctoring the mileage twice, unscrupulous sellers can dupe buyers and fool NCT checks, says the AA.
# motorists - Tuesday 28 February, 2017
# Setanta Insurance
# Setanta Insurance
Some drivers who have been out of work since their accident have yet to receive their insurance payout.
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