Motorists
Fines and penalty points issued to nearly 1,900 motorists are being revoked

Fines and penalty points issued to nearly 1,900 motorists are being revoked

Gardaí have said that they are revoking the fines and penalty points due to an error. An Garda Síochána is writing to nearly 1,900 motorists to inform them that fines and penalty points issued to them are being revoked due to an error. This only affects motorists who were issued fines and penalty points for […]

1 year ago

Experts reveal the 7 key areas in for further price hikes over coming months

Experts reveal the 7 key areas in for further price hikes over coming months

The general rate of inflation is beginning to ease in Ireland and today experts are warning households that this does not mean prices will reduce. In fact, it simply means prices will begin to rise at a slower rate than before with more price hikes forecast in several key areas over the coming months. Among […]

2 years ago

The Sunday decision that means fuel prices are set to surge again

The Sunday decision that means fuel prices are set to surge again

Oil and gas prices rose sharply over the weekend, with prices at the pump set to increase imminently. Irish motorists look set to once again face increased fuel costs, following an increase in wholesale prices late last week. The extent of the price hike is still unknown, although it is hoped that it will not […]

3 years ago

Fines for motorists caught parking on footpaths, cycle tracks and bus lanes to double

Fines for motorists caught parking on footpaths, cycle tracks and bus lanes to double

The new penalties will come into operation next month. Fines for motorists caught parking on footpaths, cycle tracks and bus lanes are to double, Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has announced. The Minister has signed regulations increasing the fixed charge penalty for these forms of illegal parking from €40 to €80. The change will come into […]

4 years ago

Phone use while driving has gotten worse, survey finds

Phone use while driving has gotten worse, survey finds

Around half of motorists said the problem of phone use while driving has gotten worse in the last two years. Most drivers “never” use their phone handheld while driving, but half think that phone use by others is getting worse, according to a new survey from AA Ireland. The insurance agency found that around half […]

4 years ago