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Seán Canney

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Compulsory helmets for e-scooter users being considered

Compulsory helmets for e-scooter users being considered

After three deaths last year, the Government is considering compulsory helmets and stricter e-scooter rules.

First fatality on Irish roads this year named locally

First fatality on Irish roads this year named locally

Francis "Franco" Kelly from Longford town died following a collision involving two cars and a van in Edgeworthstown, Co Longford

Motorists caught speeding to face tougher penalties under new plans

Motorists caught speeding to face tougher penalties under new plans

This follows a sharp rise in road deaths, with 190 people killed last year - the highest figure in over a decade.

Government promises to tackle rising road deaths amid attack from ex-Transport Minister

Government promises to tackle rising road deaths amid attack from ex-Transport Minister

Haulage group slams government for ‘damaging U-turn’ on Road Safety Authority reform

Haulage group slams government for ‘damaging U-turn’ on Road Safety Authority reform

Gardaí launch Christmas road safety campaign

Gardaí launch Christmas road safety campaign

‘Brazen’ disregard for roads policing needs to be addressed quickly – minister

‘Brazen’ disregard for roads policing needs to be addressed quickly – minister

Ireland’s infrastructure ‘does not need architects’ egos going wild’ – minister

Ireland’s infrastructure ‘does not need architects’ egos going wild’ – minister

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

The revamped National Development Plan is to be announced on Tuesday.

Driving test backlog: Where to beat the queues

Driving test backlog: Where to beat the queues

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

With no end to the driving test backlog in sight, here are the test centres with the shortest wait times

Explained: Who are the eight Independent TDs joining Government?

Explained: Who are the eight Independent TDs joining Government?

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

How much do you know about the members of the Regional Independent Group?