Details Required from Minister Reilly on Childcare
Seamus Healy TD, has stated that in view of the fact that from July 2, 2015 single parents of children over 7 years of age will be required to participate in activation measures outside the home in order to receive the full job seekers transition payment , will he provide free child care outside of school hours […]
AA Roadwatch Guide To Marseille: Leinster v Toulon
It’s now down to the final four of the Champions Cup with Leinster the only Irish team still in contention. Taking on Toulon at Stade Vélodrome in Marseille on Sunday 19th April from 4:15pm, it looks set to be a tight affair with Leinster needing to churn out a performance that will need to be […]
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Roadwatch Guide To Marseille: Getting Around
Getting Around Below you will find details of how to get around the beautiful city of Marseille. From getting to the airport to the city centre and then around the city itself, we’ve got you covered. We also have details of the best way to get the stadium on match day itself. Airport to City […]
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Roadwatch Guide to Marseille: French Rules of the Road
French Rules of the Road: Some Important Differences Here are some driving tips to keep in mind if you’re going to be driving while in France: Firstly, there is a legal requirement for motorists to have a fluorescent yellow bib in the car in case you breakdown, so make sure your car has one and […]
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Roadwatch Guide to Marseille: Eating Out & Night Life
Eating Out You certainly won’t be short on places to eat in Marseille with a variety of restaurants dotted throughout the city covering numerous specialities. One dish that is hugely popular and that you’ll spot on offer in many places is the local bouillabaisse dish, which is basically a fish stew. Considering it’s a port […]
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What causes us to argue in the car?
The Brady Bunch needn’t worry about Ireland’s tribes scooping their ‘happiest family’ title any time soon. Unlike the stars of the sitcom classic who partook in the odd car sing-along, Ireland’s families are more likely to argue than belt out a cheery number when on the road – at least according to our latest AA […]
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Proposed tougher sentences for repeat burglary offences welcome – IFA
IFA Deputy President and Countryside Chairman Tim O’ Leary has welcomed the proposal by Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald to impose tougher penalties on criminals who carry out repeat burglaries. Tim O’ Leary said, “Over 26,000 burglaries occurred last year, many in remote rural areas. Rural security and feeling safe in the family home is […]
Irish house prices rising fastest in EU
Ireland’s house prices were 16.3% higher in the last quarter of 2014 than in the last quarter of 2013, according to Eurostat estimates released today. This is the highest annual house price increase in the EU. Today’s estimates also show that the rate at which Irish house prices increased over the year in 2014 was […]
In the beginning was Lorraine Keane – Roadwatch Then and Now
Words Written by Esther O’Moore Donohoe, AA Roadwatch In the beginning was Lorraine Keane, and Lorraine Keane said ‘rowndabout’, and so it was and so it goes, on and on just like a rowndabout Anon, circa 2015. Having worked for AA Roadwatch for some time now, me and my fellow Roadwatchers have been asked the […]
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Are you too trusting with house keys?
Men more suspicious of “sticky fingered” service providers Many Irish household it seems are too naïve when it comes to handing over their house keys to the service providers who cross their thresholds. Last month we conducted a small home insurance study on the subject. In total we surveyed 500 people on how liberal or otherwise they are with both […]
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