Aldi reveals locations for 41 new electric vehicle charging points throughout Ireland
41 additional EV charging points are scheduled for installation. Aldi Ireland has said it will double the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging points it offers over the next year as part of its “drive” towards a more sustainable future. Under the plans, 41 additional EV charging points are scheduled for installation in Cork, Dublin, […]
4 years ago
It costs an average motorist an extra €750 to fill a petrol car compared to last year
The cost of fuel is continuing to spiral. New figures from AA Ireland show that it currently costs the average motorist €750 more than last year to fill their petrol car for the year. This is as the average diesel driver is now spending an extra €640 per year to fill their tank compared to […]
4 years ago
Motor insurance premiums rise in Ireland despite fall in claims
Premiums have risen since 2009 despite the cost per policy of all claims decreasing in the same period. Insurers operating in Ireland have seen profits rise by 9% to €142 million on their motor insurance lines last year. The figures were included in the latest report on the motor insurance industry published by the Central […]
6 years ago
All driver theory tests suspended with immediate effect
Candidates with tests scheduled from now until 19 April will have their tests rescheduled free of charge. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has announced that all driver theory tests have been suspended until at least 19 April. The RSA was informed by Prometric, the provider of the Driver Theory Test service, that it is suspending […]
6 years ago
Over 300 drivers arrested on suspicion of intoxicated driving in Ireland in the last two weeks
An Garda Síochána’s Christmas Road Safety Campaign got underway on 29 November. Just over 300 people have been arrested on suspicion of intoxicated driving in Ireland since the commencement of An Garda Síochána’s Christmas Road Safety Campaign at the end of last month. In total, Gardaí say that 301 drivers have been arrested; 264 for […]
7 years ago
€4.2 million research programme into driverless vehicles launches in Ireland
The future is now. A research programme worth €4.2 million into the potential creation of driverless vehicles has launched in Ireland. The Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation Heather Humphreys has launched the programme, which is being backed by Science Foundation Ireland. It is hoped that Ireland can be a major global centre for autonomous vehicle […]
7 years ago