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Dublin: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has disclosed concerning statistics regarding the backlog of driving test applicants in Dublin, revealing a significant waiting list of approximately 30,000 individuals. According to a Freedom of…

Dublin: Government data has confirmed a troubling decline in Ireland's taxi driver population, as revealed in a response to a parliamentary inquiry led by Independent TD Carol Nolan. Across all 26 counties, there has been a noticeable…

Dublin: The government of Ireland is contemplating a ban on learner's licence holders who repeatedly fail driving tests from accessing the roads, citing a surge in road accidents and fatalities. Acknowledging the potential controversy…

Dublin: A notable portion of the Irish populace is contemplating the potential introduction of a novel motor insurance model known as "pay-as-you-go" (PayG), wherein premiums are determined based on kilometres travelled. This innovative…

Brussels: The European Union is contemplating discontinuing the issuance of lifetime driving licences in response to a surge in traffic accidents. Proposals include implementing stringent medical examinations as a prerequisite for obtaining…

Dublin: In January of the new year, Ireland witnessed a remarkable 24% increase in new vehicle registrations compared to the same period last year, according to recent data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The figures indicate a…

Dublin: Experts are highlighting a concerning trend in the Irish vehicle market, noting a significant drop in the prices of new electric cars, leading to ripple effects throughout the industry. This price decline has prompted many…

Dublin: In a groundbreaking move, Ireland bids farewell to the era of standing in line to purchase train tickets as e-tickets become the norm for all intercity trains, effective this Tuesday. The introduction of the e-ticket option was…

In a bid to address road safety concerns, the government is considering a new regulation that would require learner drivers to take the driving test each time they renew their permit. The proposed measure, targeted to be implemented by the…

Dublin: A significant "mass failure" trend has emerged in the National Car Testing Service (NCT) examinations conducted in Ireland, with 747,820 vehicles out of 1.5 million tested failing to meet the required standards. The tests were…