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Commissioner ‘adamant’ that ‘at risk’ Cabinet ministers get garda drivers

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has warned the government that senior ministers are at “risk” and is “adamant” they are assigned garda protection drivers. Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the decision to recruit garda drivers for government ministers ...

21 Sept 2022 at 17:51

Local News

Finance Minister’s guilty of shocking inaction claims Donegal TD

Donegal TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty TD has criticised the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe for ignoring repeated warnings from the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal that citizens with severe and permanent ...

25 Feb 2022 at 08:45

Local News

Over 2,000 drivers caught speeding over May bank holiday weekend

Almost 2,300 motorists were caught speeding over the May Bank Holiday weekend with a further 146 arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. Figures released by Gardai revealed: • 2,298 detections for speeding offences over the May Bank Holiday ...

06 May 2022 at 14:40

South Donegal

'An incredible talent': Tributes paid to tragic motorcylist

Tributes have poured in for Jonathan Treanor, the motorcyclist who was killed in a road traffic collision in Rossnowlagh on Monday evening. A native of Scotstown in County Monaghan, Jonny has been remembered as ‘one of the best talents’ in ...

19 Apr 2022 at 20:16

Local News

Donegal's young drivers helped with road safety issues

A new programme aimed at educating young people on all aspects of road safety has been launched. The Garage Project is aimed at boys and girls aged from 14 upwards. It allows young people to work on real cars, carry out mechanical and ...

04 Apr 2022 at 16:59

Local News

Level of uninsured driving in Ireland is becoming “problematic” - MIBI

There are now more than 23,000 more uninsured drivers on Irish roads, than there were in 2018. The level of uninsured driving in Ireland is becoming “problematic”, according to the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI). The MIBI ...

05 Apr 2022 at 10:20

Local News

Can you spare two days per month to help cancer patients in Donegal?

The Irish Cancer Society (ICS) is appealing to people in Donegal who can spare just a few days each month to become volunteer drivers. The society’s Volunteer Driver Service is a scheme whereby people use their own car to give a ...

09 Dec 2021 at 16:51

Motoring

EXPLAINED: What are driver assistance systems and what do they do?

Modern cars are jam-packed with assistance technology. Designed to make cars safer and easier to live with, they apply to all areas of a vehicle’s make-up. Accompanied by a dizzying array of terms and meanings, deciphering just ...

07 Oct 2022 at 11:29

Motoring

GUIDE: How young drivers can keep themselves safe behind the wheel this Christmas

The festive season is a time when everyone likes to let their hair down. Be that with parties, meeting friends or family, or just having a little bit of a break from work at home, it’s a great opportunity to give yourself a ...

22 Dec 2022 at 10:18

National News

Govt assurances that people will be able to get their toys for Christmas in the UK

There will be no shortage of Christmas presents despite shipping containers carrying toys and electrical goods being diverted from the UK's biggest port because it was full. The world's largest container shipping company, ...

13 Oct 2021 at 12:34

Local News

Significant rise in newly qualified drivers losing their licence

There has been a significant rise in the number of newly qualified drivers losing their driving licence across Northen Ireland and the U.K. within the first two years of passing their test reveals a Freedom of ...

29 Jul 2021 at 11:45

National News

Over 1,300 unaccompanied learner drivers had their cars seized so far this year

Gardaí have seized over 1,300 cars from unaccompanied learner drivers so far this year, latest figures show. A total of 586 penalty point notices were issued to novice drivers and motorcycle riders for ...

12 May 2022 at 18:57

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