What are the transport policies proposed by each party
Nov25

What are the transport policies proposed by each party

What are each party’s positions on transport and what commitments have they made leading up to the general election writes Geraldine Herbert   Fine Gael EV Grants: Review grants for areas with limited public transport and customs duties on second-hand EVs. EV Infrastructure: Quadruple public EV charging points to 10,000 and explore scrappage schemes for polluting vehicles. Major Projects: Prioritize BusConnects, MetroLink,...

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Deals on 251 Wheels
Nov24

Deals on 251 Wheels

Dealers are offering everything from discounts, shopping vouchers and low finance rates to attract buyers into their showrooms writes Geraldine Herbert Alfa Alfa Romeo’s 251 Campaign includes 3.9% finance available across all models, plus customers purchasing any Alfa Romeo model will receive a €500 Harvey Norman gift card. *3.9% Finance is valid for all new Alfa Romeo cars ordered from an Authorised Alfa Romeo Dealer and registered...

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Winter Cycling
Nov12

Winter Cycling

Let’s face it. We live in Ireland. If we are to wait for fine weather before we venture outdoors, we’d never do anything! If you’re keen to stay on your bicycle this winter, here are a few tips to keep you comfortable, safe, and having fun as the cold, wet weather arrives writes Ruth O’Connor Clothing I’m a firm believer in the old adage, “there’s no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing”. Nothing takes the joy...

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What to do when driving in fog
Nov11

What to do when driving in fog

We have some tips on how to stay safe when driving in fog writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Slow down – Driving at normal speeds in fog can be very dangerous particularly when you cannot see where you are going. 2) Clear your windows – Before you leave ensure you can see out of all windows and once on the road don’t let your windows and mirrors get fogged up. You need to have full visibility at all times so make sure your windows are...

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Toll Charges Set to Rise from January 1, 2025
Oct24

Toll Charges Set to Rise from January 1, 2025

Toll charges across Ireland’s National Road Network will increase from January 1, 2025, following a 1.7% rise in inflation writes Geraldine Herbert Beginning on January 1, 2025, toll charges across Ireland’s National Road Network will see an increase, following a 1.7% rise in inflation (as measured by the Consumer Price Index from August 2023 to August 2024). These changes will impact the eight Public-Private Partnership (PPP) toll...

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Tick Tock The Clocks Go Back and Darkness Descends
Oct23

Tick Tock The Clocks Go Back and Darkness Descends

With the clocks going back this weekend, we have some advice for driving in the dark. To improve your view as far as possible, keep your lights and windscreen clean. Use main beam, but when other drivers are approaching make sure you dip your lights to avoid dazzling the oncoming traffic. Make sure you can stop safely within the distance you can see to be clear. If you’re feeling tired, coffee alone is not a fix. Take a break...

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