Insurance price jump now predicted to reach 30%
Motor insurance premiums are now expected to jump by at least 30 per cent this year, according to The AA. Motorists in Ireland have already been enduring a 20 per cent price hike so far. The AA sells motor insurance as an intermediary and as such, deals extensively with insurance underwriters. With 170,000 Irish motorists […]
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MOTORING COSTS: INSURANCE RISE WIPES OUT PUMP PRICE GAIN
The average cost of running a family car for a year is €10,593.60 according to the AA’s annual survey of motoring costs. The total is down a very tiny €17.60 on the same figure for last year according to the AA’s calculations. The major rise in the cost of motor insurance has cost motorists dearly. […]
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1/3 see others applying make-up, shaving, texting while driving
More than one in three people in Ireland regularly witness motorists applying make-up or shaving while on the move, according to figures issued today by AA Motor Insurance. Seven thousand five hundred people took part in the AA poll and were asked to say how often they observed other drivers behaving badly. Personal grooming was […]
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Is your car over 15 years old? Follow this advice from the AA
Following yesterday’s announcement by two of Ireland’s major motor insurers that they will no longer provide cover for cars beyond 15 years old AA Ireland is offering advice for affected motorists. Firstly, we would urge any motorists who have 15 year old cars not to panic. There are still many other insurance providers who will […]
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Hiring: 2 Patrols in Cork
Tuesday, 30th June 2015 Ireland’s major motoring organisation and insurance provider is hiring qualified mechanics to join its fleet of roadside Patrols. But the AA’s recruitment drive has hit a roadblock in Co. Cork, coming against a shortage of qualified mechanics to fill their two roles on offer. “I suppose it is a good sign […]
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Adults rely on tech during travel with kids, says AA
Press Release: AA Travel Insurance has revealed that parents are using technology to make flights ‘easier’ when their kids are in tow, with 30% giving them a handheld tablet or iPad to avoid boredom or tantrums. A number of parents also admitted they relied on medication to get though a long-haul flight, with 10% saying […]
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Top AA Hotels to visit before the Irish Open
The Irish Open is set to tee off on 28th May with golfing pro Rory McIlroy to host the star-studded event in Co. Down. If you want to get into the swing of things (sorry) and perfect your chipping technique ahead of the big game, you should visit some of our AA accredited golfing hotels […]
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AA Hotels to visit over the May bank holiday
Words by Esther Moore O’Donoghue If you’re looking for a sedate and somewhat indulgent weekend, there are plenty of excellent hotel deals on offer around the country this May. Rather than spending endless hours trawling the internet in search of the perfect event, we have selected eleven AA Hotels that will definitely deliver. Dingle Skellig […]
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Fuel prices continue to impact domestic tourism
The crippling amount of tax attached to motor fuel prices is having a profound impact on domestic tourism claim AA Hospitality Services who recently quizzed thousands of motorists on how pump prices are likely affect their leisure travel in the year ahead. While their research specifically references fluctuating fuel prices rather than direct taxation, the […]
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Fuel prices continue to impact domestic tourism
The crippling amount of tax attached to motor fuel prices is having a profound impact on domestic tourism claim AA Hospitality Services who recently quizzed thousands of motorists on how pump prices are likely affect their leisure travel in the year ahead. While their research specifically references fluctuating fuel prices rather than direct taxation, the […]
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