AA Roadwatch’s top Christmas gifts for motorists
Our selection of gifts for the driver in your life might not win any awards for glamour, but they are entirely practical. And after all, nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like a practical gift! We’ve thought car-fully about the list below, and we’ve made sure it isn’t exhaust-ive so it shouldn’t tyre you out. […]
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Minister Naughten to deliver annual climate change statement today as Ireland’s reputation on climate action lies in tatters
Minister Naughten will come before the Seanad today (Wednesday 29 November) to deliver the Government’s second annual statement on Ireland’s action on climate change. The statement is a requirement under the 2015 Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act. As part of this statement, all relevant Ministers (for energy, transport, agriculture and housing) are required […]
Action needed as greenhouse gas emissions increase
Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions increased by 3.5 % (2.06 Mt CO2 eq) in 2016 with significant increases observed across all the main sectors including: o Agriculture emissions increased by 2.7% o Transport emissions have increased by 3.7% o Energy Industry emissions increased by 6.1% The overall emissions trends are increasing, making achievement of Ireland’s long-term decarbonisation goals ever more difficult. […]
WIT Arena Named Fitness Club Of The Year
WIT Arena has been awarded the Gold Standard Award for Fitness Facilities and has also taken the overall Best Fitness facility in Ireland Award by Active Ireland. Ireland Active provides support and services to the fitness sector in order to professionalise the industry through the introduction of standards and best practice as well as developing […]
Proactive Approach Needed To Prevent Future Flooding – IFA
Severe flooding in recent years highlights the need to take a proactive approach and initiate works to protect against future events, IFA President Joe Healy said today (Sat) at the National Flood Forum in Athlone. Joe Healy expressed concern that the draft CFRAMS has to date addressed the protection of large towns and some […]
Speed Cameras Supported By Majority Of Motorists – AA
7 in 10 motorists state they know of at least one location where they would like to see a speed camera installed. “Improved safety remains the aim with speed cameras, not revenue” – AA advises sceptics Over 70% of motorists support the continued use of speed cameras in Ireland in order to minimise speeding and […]
The most festive place names in Ireland
There’s nothing like taking a good idea, repeating it less successfully, and then stretching the idea almost beyond recognition one last time to ensure all joy is squeezed from it. With that in mind, the AA Roadwatch team has compiled a list of the most vaguely Christmassy place names around Ireland for your enjoyment. Chuckle […]
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Speed Cameras Supported by Majority of Motorists
Over 70% of motorists support the continued use of speed cameras in Ireland in order to minimise speeding and reduce fatalities, recent research from AA Ireland has found. In response to an AA Car Insurance survey of over 6,000 motorists, 46.97% of those polled stated that they strongly support the widespread use of speed cameras […]
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Family Resource Centres receive €2.1 million in additional funding
Family Resource Centres around the country are receiving an additional €2.120 million in funding to fund small works and the upgrading of equipment. The ‘one-off’ funding is being provided through Tusla – Child and Family Agency and according to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone shows that support for such centres […]
13 Vital Checks To Get Your Car Winter Ready
Beyond regular servicing, the following simple car checks will help you to enjoy safe motoring. Winter can be a trying time for motorists. Once the dark evenings, cold temperatures and stormy weather are upon us, we are much more likely to suffer a car breakdown. Not only that, the chance of facing a traffic delay […]
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