New scrambler proposals will remove ‘ambiguity’ about their use, Government says
Vehicles to be banned in public places amid renewed push to remove bikes from roads following death of Grace Lynch
Seán Canney
More than 140,000 drivers still on learner permits in advance of sweeping rule changes
High numbers ‘deeply concerning and point to structural problems’, says Oireachtas transport committee chief
The Minister says ‘Death’ is calling and you must not answer
Given the anticipated global St Patrick’s Day ministerial airlift, concerns have sprouted on what to do in case of emergency at home
The Irish Times view on scrambler bike regulation: fatally slow
It should not have taken loss of a life to concentrate minds
Gardaí have seized 300 scramblers over last two years, says Minister
Proposal to ban scramblers from public roads comes after death of teenager Grace Lynch
Bank holiday road safety warning as two men killed in Monaghan and Laois
Incidents in Smithboro and Abbeyleix bring the number of road fatalities this year to 11
Road safety group joins hauliers in saying it has lost faith in RSA
Irish Road Haulage Association wrote to every local authority suggesting they pass a motion of no confidence in the RSA
‘Laughing gas’ may be added to list of drugs tested for at roadside Garda checkpoints
Nitrous oxide not a prohibited substance, but a ‘growing problem’ as a recreational drug
Government approves €75m in funding to support post office network
Irish Postmasters’ Union previously warned of widespread closures if monetary support was not increased
Helmets for e-scooter riders may become compulsory to reduce serious injuries
Taoiseach and Ministers to meet early this year to strengthen safety regulations
Disbanding Road Safety Authority would take up to two years, says Minister of State
Minister of State for Transport Seán Caney to meet RSA over reforms
Government U-turn on reforming Road Safety Authority criticised in Dáil
Ireland is one of the few European countries where road deaths are increasing
Spate of deaths brings road safety into sharp focus amid national shock
More than 160 people have been killed on Irish roads so far this year
Road deaths: Musician Steve Wall recalls how a beautiful morning changed when he ‘got that phonecall’
Steve Wall, singer with The Stunning, lost his niece Estlin after a 2017 crash in Co Clare, which left his brother seriously injured
Learner drivers will have to sit test after four years to renew permit
Some 38,000 learner drivers have never taken a driving test, Minister of State Neale Richmond told the Dáil
Road users urged to stay safe amid increased risk to pedestrians as clocks go back
More than a third of pedestrian road traffic injuries occur between October and December
Parents dismayed by mooted closure of Tuam creche due to fire-safety concerns
Tuam Parish says it cannot afford upgrade works at a cost of €1.2 million
Only 4% of learner drivers disqualified since 2023 have handed in their licences
Road safety campaigners says system is a ‘shambles’ as just 211 out of 5,310 banned drivers have surrendered their permits
Driving test wait time now averages 10.4 weeks, RSA says
‘Alarming’ increase in five days from 9.57 average last week, road safety campaign group Parc says
Average driving test waiting time falls below 10 weeks while no-shows hit record level
Driving test waiting time hits 10-week average target, but some centres remain at 15 weeks
Tony Holohan drops presidential bid to avoid ‘abuse’ of family
Former chief medical officer says personal abuse is becoming ‘increasingly normalised in Irish politics’
Presidential election: Heather Humphreys giving ‘very serious’ thought to running for Fine Gael
National executive member Regina Doherty says there should be a contest between former minister and MEP Seán Kelly if both wish to run
Hauliers accuse RSA of moving driving testers off commercial vehicles
RSA says waiting times for all licence categories — including commercial — will stabilise in September
Government accepts ‘super junior’ Ministers are involved in decision-making at Cabinet with no constitutional basis, court hears
Four super-junior Ministers currently attend Cabinet
Transport officials warned Minister of State not to attend Tesla event
Seán Canney advised ministers should not meet ‘individual car manufacturers’
Driving test times fall after measures put in place
Average wait was 20.6 weeks as of May 31st, down from 21.4 the previous week
Driving test logjam: how to beat the long waiting times
The RSA has published a plan to shorten the wait for tests, but there are ways around the system right now
The first cracks in the Coalition: ‘Some Independents you would not bring lion-hunting with you’
Sense of fatalism among Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Ministers about future Independent defections
Driving bans could not be implemented on almost 80% of disqualified motorists
Drivers continue to evade punishment by failing to present licence in court
Driving test ‘amnesty’ ruled out for experienced learners
Minister says not feasible under current regulations but ‘all options’ under consideration
Learner drivers paying for internet ‘bots’ to ‘game’ driving test application system
Move follows jump in average waiting times from 24.1 weeks to 26.9 in last three weeks
Tax discs to be abolished for Irish motorists as number plate technology takes over
New Bill will end a century of paper discs. Cabinet also approves publication of Climate Action Plan 2025, after hitting only two-thirds of targets in 2024
Sinn Féin TD’s challenge over constitutionality of ‘super junior’ ministers adjourned
Pa Daly argues Bunreacht na hÉireann limits number of government members to 15, including the taoiseach
Airborne burritos part of a drone delivery ‘wild west’, Dáil hears
Green Party leader calls for clarity on planning, safety and privacy, warning of possibility of serious crashes
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