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RSA Reported 4% Decrease in Road Deaths in 2024

Posted on February 11, 2025

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 Introduced For Roads Across Ireland

Posted on February 7, 2025

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...

SIMI Reports Slight Decline in New Car Registrations for 2024

Posted on February 5, 2025

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...

Decline in Electric Vehicle Sales in Ireland: A Call for Strategic Support

Posted on February 5, 2025

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...