06 Nov 2017
Posted by Linda Pototzki 
As we enter into the darkest months of the year the AA is advising motorists to be on the lookout for vulnerable road users and for cyclists to make sure that they are properly lit. We have also asked for the view from the cyclist’s saddle, so please take a look at the advice from Dr. Mike McKillen...
Read more → 01 Sep 2016
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
The AA is urging motorists to take all precautions necessary when travelling with children as back-to-school season gets underway, after 9% of drivers admitted to having been involved in collisions or near-misses while attending to a child in the car. An AA survey of almost 11’000 motorists found...
Read more → 30 Aug 2016
Posted by Sharron Lynskey 
For some, primary school days are but a distant memory; but with back to school just around the corner, the AA Roadwatch guys took that trip down memory lane to recount some of their fondest memories from their early years at school. The Chit-Chatter "For various reasons I actually went to six different...
Read more → 24 Aug 2016
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
8 in 10 drivers support the introduction of a system whereby drivers guilty of certain offences can attend a Driver Safety Course to avoid having penalty points added to their license. According to an AA Motor Insurance survey of almost 11,000 motorists 46.5% of respondents stated that they “strongly...
Read more → 18 Jan 2016
Posted by Linda Pototzki 
Donegal is the most expensive county for filling-up a tank of petrol with an average of 128.1 cent per litre, 1.6c higher than the national average. The more expensive county for diesel is Wicklow with an average price of 116.3, 3.5c above the national average according to the AA. The AA has found...
Read more → 13 Oct 2015
Posted by Linda Pototzki 
The two most important cost items for ordinary motorists – fuel taxes and the cost of motor insurance – were left untouched by Minister Noonan in today’s budget, according to the AA. The motoring organisation has argued for the gradual removal of additional austerity-era taxes that were applied...
Read more → 12 Oct 2015
Posted by Linda Pototzki 
Ahead of Budget 2016 the AA is calling on the Irish Government to begin the process of removing the substantial additional austerity-era taxes on fuel. “A litre of petrol actually costs 44 cents.” Says Director of Consumer Affairs Conor Faughnan. “Everything else is tax. We pay 136.5 cent...
Read more → 14 Apr 2015
Posted by Arwen Foley 
Words Written by Esther O'Moore Donohoe, AA Roadwatch In the beginning was Lorraine Keane, and Lorraine Keane said ‘rowndabout’, and so it was and so it goes, on and on just like a rowndabout Anon, circa 2015. Having worked for AA Roadwatch for some time now, me and my fellow Roadwatchers...
Read more → 19 Dec 2013
Posted by Conor Faughnan 
When I hear that the Government is considering 'demand management measures' against motorists as a climate change mitigation measure I cannot help but be cynical. Yesterday saw the launch of a consultation document by the Department of Transport as part of its preparation for setting out a 'low-carbon...
Read more → 28 Nov 2013
Posted by Conor Faughnan
I’m baffled. I know that I come from a biased standpoint as the spokesman for the AA but I still can’t figure out the answer. Why exactly is it a good thing for a day to be ‘car free’? What is it supposed to achieve? Lord Mayor Oisin Quinn is pushing the old idea again. Like most Dubliners I am all in favour...
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