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# Motorists

This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Drivers urged to slow down this Christmas as minister says no family wants to get that knock on the door
There has been a rise in road deaths, with 171 losing their lives so far this year.
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November 2023
Proposal for drivers over 70 to undergo refresher courses is 'harmful', says leading expert
Professor Desmond O’Neill, a leading expert in geriatric medicine, expressed concern that older motorists could be driven off the road by the measures.
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Nov 17th 2023, 1:56 PM
This year
2023
Transport Minister has had no engagement with toll companies despite Cabinet colleague claims
Minister Heather Humphreys said Transport Minister Eamon Ryan was engaging with toll operators.
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Jun 7th 2023, 3:40 PM
Cyclist: 'My calm warning to a driver blocking the lane was met with a barrage of abuse'
Dr Emma Howard says we need to re-frame the narrative to change attitudes and behaviours around cycling.
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May 20th 2023, 8:00 PM
Ireland is switching to E10 petrol - what does this mean for drivers?
Concerns have been raised about the switchover resulting in additional maintenance to older cars.
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May 7th 2023, 7:00 AM
Last year
2022
Alternative option to toll increases will have to be found before the new year, says Tánaiste
Discussions are ongoing on how to alleviate the rising cost for commuters.
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Nov 23rd 2022, 1:49 PM
Govt won't be dropping motorway tolls as part of its plan to tackle the cost-of-living surge
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says he is not a fan of tolls but they do help pay for road infrastructure.
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.
No 'magic money tree' to help with fuel costs, says minister as pump prices jump above €2 a litre
Telling people to tighten their belts shows Govt is 'out of touch' on cost of living, says SF
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Jun 10th 2022, 12:05 AM
All time
Gardaí catch 316 motorists speeding during first eleven hours of National Slow Down Day
Gardaí will particularly be focusing on rural roads throughout the day.
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Oct 21st 2021, 5:00 PM
'Get a grip': Motorists being urged to check tyres to ensure they are roadworthy
It’s Tyre Safety Day tomorrow.
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Oct 5th 2021, 7:39 PM
'A changed landscape': Drivers warned to be cautious as more children cycling and walking to school
“We must all play our part in getting children back to school safely,” RSA chairperson Liz O’Donnell said.
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Sep 8th 2020, 4:23 PM
'Look twice and think twice': Luas releases video of crashes and near misses
There were 11 incidents in which the Luas made contact with vehicles from January to June of this year.
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Jul 23rd 2020, 4:24 PM
Level crossing incidents 'dramatically' down on last year, but motorists warned to stay vigilant
There are currently 948 level crossings on the Iarnród Éireann network.
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Jun 11th 2020, 12:37 PM
Gardaí catch motorist travelling at 202km/h on Dublin's M50
‘National Slow Down Day’ is taking place from 7am today until 7am tomorrow.
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May 22nd 2020, 2:32 PM
Concern over speeding drivers and pedestrian deaths during Covid-19 restrictions
Six pedestrians have been killed on Irish roads since the schools were closed in the middle of March.
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Apr 29th 2020, 4:43 PM
'There is something amiss': Judge criticises recent ruling after striking out 34 road traffic cases
The High Court ruling found that a section of the Road Traffic Act concerning defences to fixed charge notices is unconstitutional.
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Dec 7th 2019, 7:30 AM
Gardaí confirm they have launched 'comprehensive' probe into ghost insurance brokers
Customers are urged to check that their broker is registered before taking out insurance.
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Nov 21st 2019, 9:05 PM
Dáil told insurance profits have jumped more than 1000%, but government says it's being 'as aggressive as it can be'
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty said customers are being ‘fleeced’ by insurance providers.
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Jun 13th 2019, 1:43 PM
'Seconds could change your life': Luas releases video of crashes and near misses
Two pedestrians died after being struck by trams in separate incidents earlier this year.
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Jun 4th 2019, 10:51 AM
Fines totalling almost €100k in court crackdown on M50 toll dodgers
None of the motorists who were summonsed came to court.
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Apr 16th 2019, 3:10 PM
One million Green Card forms sent to motor insurance providers in case there's a no-deal Brexit
Drivers who think they may need a card have been advised to apply one month in advance.
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Feb 27th 2019, 10:20 PM
Motorists told to avoid alcohol and take extra care ahead of 'Christmas exodus'
Top to toe in tailbacks.
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Dec 21st 2018, 6:20 AM
Remaining motorists affected by Setanta Insurance collapse should get their money by Christmas
Motorists will receive 100% compensation, totalling €21 million.
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Nov 7th 2018, 7:16 PM
'Was your Snapchat worth it?': Emergency brakes used by Luas drivers 550 times this year
People breaking red lights and not paying attention are two of the main reasons for near-misses.
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Nov 5th 2018, 7:30 AM
Residents worried about 'high-speed cyclists' on parking protected cycle lanes in Dublin city
The proposed design would see parked cars create a buffer between cyclists and traffic.
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Sep 2nd 2018, 9:00 PM
Gardaí in Dublin have been clamping down on cars parked in cycle lanes
One garda fined six motorists in 25 minutes.
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Aug 28th 2018, 9:45 PM
Had your car or bike damaged by a pothole? You're not the only one
Six in 10 people have had their mode of transport damaged by potholes.
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Aug 2nd 2018, 2:27 PM
Drivers seeking compo through Personal Injuries Board will have to take a medical under new law
When one or both parties refuse taking medicals, it can result in claimants taking their case to the courts.
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Jul 8th 2018, 4:00 PM
Heavy morning traffic in Dublin after car overturns in Goatstown
The accident has resulted in Goatstown Road being reduced down to one lane.
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May 14th 2018, 9:24 AM
Survey finds many motorists are still seeing a rise in their car insurance
Recent research from the Central Statistics Office indicated that the cost of motor insurance has dropped by 12.8% in the past 12 months.
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Apr 2nd 2018, 6:30 AM
Motorists warned about hailstones as gardaí attend number of crashes
Drivers on motorways in particular have been advised to be vigilant.
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Mar 30th 2018, 2:40 PM
Motorists warned to take extreme care as temperatures may dip to minus 8 degrees
A number of weather warning have been issued by Met Éireann.
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Dec 10th 2017, 11:20 AM
Motorists warned to take care after a cold and frosty night
A status yellow snow-ice alert remains in place today.
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Nov 25th 2017, 9:15 AM
Motorists warned to slow down as snow-ice alert remains in place
The weather is thankfully expected to get a bit milder over the coming days.
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Nov 24th 2017, 4:40 PM
Warning to motorists as cars stolen after being left unattended while windows defrosted
Two cars were reportedly stolen this morning after being left unattended.
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Nov 17th 2017, 12:25 PM
Dublin's Phil Lynott statue has disappeared. Again. But we know where he is this time
The well-known statue has been removed by Dublin City Council to facilitate the repaving of Harry Street.
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Oct 22nd 2017, 6:00 AM
Is my car insurance void if I drive in a red weather alert?
Insurance Ireland has clarified that a post doing the rounds on social media is false.
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Oct 16th 2017, 10:20 AM
Drivers warned about hazardous conditions as tail end of Hurricane Ophelia heads towards Ireland
Storm force winds and outbreaks of heavy rain could be on the way.
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Oct 13th 2017, 1:05 PM
Over 14,000 drivers caught on their phones in 2017 - and some were posing for selfies
“The mobile phone is a big risk these days and people just aren’t heeding the message and ending up in a dreadful situation.”
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Aug 8th 2017, 6:00 AM
Speed cameras in Port Tunnel catching 250 drivers on a monthly basis
The average speed cameras at the tunnel came into force in May.
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Aug 6th 2017, 6:50 AM
Driver to face court after gardaí clock car travelling at over 190 km/h
Traffic officers also dealt with a souped-up motorbike in Wicklow this afternoon.
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Jul 18th 2017, 3:08 PM
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