The number of uninsured private vehicles on Irish roads has halved since the introduction of the Irish Motor Insurance Database (IMID), according to recent research from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI).  Figures from the MIBI revealed that in 2024 there were 101,881 uninsured vehicles being driven on Irish roads. In 2022, this figure was 187,000 (four times higher than the EU average) and the new research suggests an almost 50% drop in that number.    This is a significant...

KennCo Insurance is proud to announce a new partnership with Carzone.ie for 2025. The partnership will see KennCo take over the Learner Hub section of Ireland’s most popular car sales platform to provide young drivers with practical guidance and information to help them start their driving journey confidently. As part of this collaboration, KennCo will take over Carzone’s Learner Hub to provide advice and insights to young and new drivers. Starting in May 2025, KennCo will be publishing content aimed...

Motorists across Ireland can face significant differences in car insurance costs depending on where they live. Our recent data has revealed the Irish counties with the most expensive car insurance costs, with some regions of the country seeing the cost of their premiums exceed well above the average! While the cost of car insurance generally differs based on a number of different factors, drivers across Ireland can also expect to pay a higher or lower average premium based on their...

Effective from March 31, 2025, all motorists in Ireland are legally required to provide their unique driver number, along with those of any named drivers listed on their policy, when purchasing or renewing car insurance.  This stems from changes to the Road Traffic Act 2023 aimed at improving road safety and reducing the number of uninsured drivers on Irish roads. The Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) estimates that there were close to 188,000 uninsured vehicles on roads across Ireland...

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has reported a 4% decrease in road deaths for 2024.  Statistics from the RSA show that a total of 174 people lost their lives on Irish roads last year, which is down from 181 road deaths recorded in 2023.  While the 4% decrease is a positive development, the RSA maintained that the number of fatalities remains far too high and reiterated the need for continued road safety efforts and awareness to reduce the number of...

New speed limits have been introduced across Ireland as part of efforts to improve road safety. As of today, February 7th, the speed limit on rural local roads has been reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h.  The changes have been introduced as part of the Government's Road Safety Strategy which is focused on a 50% reduction to the number of deaths and serious injuries on Irish roads by 2030.  Local, rural roads are marked with an 'L' on maps and primarily...

Recent data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals a 25% decline in new electric vehicle (EV) registrations in Ireland last year, with only 16,786 units licensed during the first 11 months of 2024, compared to 22,249 in the same period in 2023.   This downturn in EV sales and registrations is likely attributed to several factors, including reduced government incentives, limited charging infrastructure and consumer concerns around vehicle range and cost. The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has...

Recent data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals a 25% decline in new electric vehicle (EV) registrations in Ireland last year, with only 16,786 units licensed during the first 11 months of 2024, compared to 22,249 in the same period in 2023.   This downturn in EV sales and registrations is likely attributed to several factors, including reduced government incentives, limited charging infrastructure and consumer concerns around vehicle range and cost. The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has...