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...
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SIMI Reports Slight Decline in New Car Registrations for 2024
Posted on February 5, 2025Recent 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 1, 2025Recent 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...
Important Changes to Motor Insurance Policies – New Driver Number Requirement
Posted on January 22, 2025Effective 31st March 2025, the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 will require all customers to provide the driver numbers for each driver listed on a motor insurance policy. This new legislation applies to all new and existing policies, and you will be required to provide the driver number for both the policyholder and any named drivers. Key Information: Driver Number Requirement: To comply with this new legal requirement, starting from 31st March 2025 KennCo will not be able to...
