RSA survey: Only one third would trust self-driving car New research has found that just a third of people in Ireland would trust a self-driving car to bring them to their destination safely and securely. Transport • 03 May 18
RSA survey: Only one third would trust self-driving car New research has found that just a third of people in Ireland would trust a self-driving car to bring them to their destination safely and securely. Transport • 03 May 18
Lower proportion of learners involved in fatal crashes The proportion of learner drivers involved in fatal car accidents is much lower than the proportion of learner drivers on the road, according to figures from the Road Safety Authority. Ireland • 08 Mar 18
Lower proportion of learners involved in fatal crashes The proportion of learner drivers involved in fatal car accidents is much lower than the proportion of learner drivers on the road, according to figures from the Road Safety Authority. Ireland • 08 Mar 18
RSA chief disappointed at opposition to new legislation The Chairperson of the Road Safety Authority has said that as a former TD she is "very disappointed at the level of opposition" to proposed new drink-driving legislation that would impose mandatory disqualification on drivers. Ireland • 09 Jan 18
RSA chief disappointed at opposition to new legislation The Chairperson of the Road Safety Authority has said that as a former TD she is "very disappointed at the level of opposition" to proposed new drink-driving legislation that would impose mandatory disqualification on drivers. Ireland • 09 Jan 18
RSA says more gardaí needed in traffic enforcement The chairperson of the Road Safety Authority has called on the Government to increase the number of gardaí involved in road traffic legislation enforcement. Transport • 08 Jan 18
RSA says more gardaí needed in traffic enforcement The chairperson of the Road Safety Authority has called on the Government to increase the number of gardaí involved in road traffic legislation enforcement. Transport • 08 Jan 18
Lowest year on record for road deaths The Road Safety Authority has published provisional statistics for 2017, which show a 15% drop in road deaths compared with the previous year. Roads • 01 Jan 18
Lowest year on record for road deaths The Road Safety Authority has published provisional statistics for 2017, which show a 15% drop in road deaths compared with the previous year. Roads • 01 Jan 18
Busiest day for Christmas transport services Transport services are reporting high volumes of passenger numbers on what is expected to be the busiest travel day of the festive season. Ireland • 22 Dec 17
Busiest day for Christmas transport services Transport services are reporting high volumes of passenger numbers on what is expected to be the busiest travel day of the festive season. Ireland • 22 Dec 17
Snow showers affect driving conditions in Midlands Motorists in the midlands are being warned to drive with extra caution as snow has impacted on driving conditions around Co Laois. Weather • 13 Dec 17
Snow showers affect driving conditions in Midlands Motorists in the midlands are being warned to drive with extra caution as snow has impacted on driving conditions around Co Laois. Weather • 13 Dec 17
Up to 1,000 people affected by heavy floods in Laois Up to 1,000 people in Mountmellick, Co Laois have been affected by heavy floods after three rivers burst their banks due to heavy rain. Ireland • 23 Nov 17
Up to 1,000 people affected by heavy floods in Laois Up to 1,000 people in Mountmellick, Co Laois have been affected by heavy floods after three rivers burst their banks due to heavy rain. Ireland • 23 Nov 17
Behaviour 'biggest barrier' to lowering road deaths Driver behaviour remains the biggest barrier to bringing down road death figures, the head of Dublin Metropolitan Region roads policing has said. European Day Without a Road Death • 21 Sep 17
Behaviour 'biggest barrier' to lowering road deaths Driver behaviour remains the biggest barrier to bringing down road death figures, the head of Dublin Metropolitan Region roads policing has said. European Day Without a Road Death • 21 Sep 17
New study puts spotlight on bad Irish driving habits Four out of five Irish drivers admit to using electronic devices or consulting maps while driving compared to two thirds of drivers in the UK. News • 25 Jul 17
New study puts spotlight on bad Irish driving habits Four out of five Irish drivers admit to using electronic devices or consulting maps while driving compared to two thirds of drivers in the UK. News • 25 Jul 17
RSA warns 80% of car seats not fitted properly Four out of five child car seats are still incorrectly fitted, according to the Road Safety Authority. Ireland • 06 Jul 17
RSA warns 80% of car seats not fitted properly Four out of five child car seats are still incorrectly fitted, according to the Road Safety Authority. Ireland • 06 Jul 17
Motorists to be tested for drugs under new legislation Motorists suspected of driving under the influence of drugs may be tested by gardaí at the roadside under new legislation. Ireland • 12 Apr 17
Motorists to be tested for drugs under new legislation Motorists suspected of driving under the influence of drugs may be tested by gardaí at the roadside under new legislation. Ireland • 12 Apr 17
Dublin Heathrow flights grounded as snow arrives A number of flights between Dublin and London Heathrow this evening have been cancelled as a consequence of bad weather forecast to hit Ireland and much of the UK. Weather • 17 Jan 17
Dublin Heathrow flights grounded as snow arrives A number of flights between Dublin and London Heathrow this evening have been cancelled as a consequence of bad weather forecast to hit Ireland and much of the UK. Weather • 17 Jan 17
Parents in drink-driving plea after son's death The Road Safety Authority and gardaí have launched their Christmas and New Year campaign against drink-driving. News • 01 Dec 16
Parents in drink-driving plea after son's death The Road Safety Authority and gardaí have launched their Christmas and New Year campaign against drink-driving. News • 01 Dec 16
30% of crash victims had taken prescription drugs An internal report by the Road Safety Authority has found that 30% of people who died in road crashes in Ireland in 2013 had taken prescription medicine. News • 18 Nov 16
30% of crash victims had taken prescription drugs An internal report by the Road Safety Authority has found that 30% of people who died in road crashes in Ireland in 2013 had taken prescription medicine. News • 18 Nov 16
Alcohol a factor in many motorbike crashes - study Almost a third of motorcyclists killed between 2008 and 2012 had consumed alcohol, according to a study carried out by the Road Safety Authority. News • 03 Oct 16
Alcohol a factor in many motorbike crashes - study Almost a third of motorcyclists killed between 2008 and 2012 had consumed alcohol, according to a study carried out by the Road Safety Authority. News • 03 Oct 16
30km Dublin city speed limit consultation begins A proposal to extend Dublin's 30km/h speed limit to all residential roads between the canals went to public consultation today. News • 13 Jul 16
30km Dublin city speed limit consultation begins A proposal to extend Dublin's 30km/h speed limit to all residential roads between the canals went to public consultation today. News • 13 Jul 16
Fitzgerald concerned over garda 'error' on fines Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has said she is concerned by the "administrative error" which led to some motorists being prosecuted for driving offences, even though they had paid a fine. News • 12 Jun 16
Fitzgerald concerned over garda 'error' on fines Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has said she is concerned by the "administrative error" which led to some motorists being prosecuted for driving offences, even though they had paid a fine. News • 12 Jun 16
Investigation finds major flaws in NCT system An investigation by RTÉ's Investigation Unit has found it is possible for a car to pass the NCT when all of its shock absorbers are defective. News • 22 Apr 16
Investigation finds major flaws in NCT system An investigation by RTÉ's Investigation Unit has found it is possible for a car to pass the NCT when all of its shock absorbers are defective. News • 22 Apr 16
RSA: Faulty tyres played role in many road deaths A new study by the Road Safety Authority has found that defective tyres were a significant factor in a number of fatal collisions on Irish roads. News • 04 Apr 16
RSA: Faulty tyres played role in many road deaths A new study by the Road Safety Authority has found that defective tyres were a significant factor in a number of fatal collisions on Irish roads. News • 04 Apr 16
Campaign to warn cyclists of lorry blind spots A new road safety campaign has been launched by the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána to highlight the existence of blind spots around trucks to cyclists and other road users. News • 15 Jun 15
Campaign to warn cyclists of lorry blind spots A new road safety campaign has been launched by the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána to highlight the existence of blind spots around trucks to cyclists and other road users. News • 15 Jun 15
Child road fatalities tripled in 2014 - RSA The Road Safety Authority has said there were almost three times as many children killed on Irish roads in 2014, compared to the previous year. News • 02 Apr 15
Child road fatalities tripled in 2014 - RSA The Road Safety Authority has said there were almost three times as many children killed on Irish roads in 2014, compared to the previous year. News • 02 Apr 15
RSA concerned over increase in road deaths The Road Safety Authority has expressed concern that road fatalities have increased for a second consecutive year. News • 01 Jan 15
RSA concerned over increase in road deaths The Road Safety Authority has expressed concern that road fatalities have increased for a second consecutive year. News • 01 Jan 15
Data breach on driver licence website The Road Safety Authority has confirmed that a data breach has occurred on the website for the new National Driver Licence Service. News • 12 Nov 13
Data breach on driver licence website The Road Safety Authority has confirmed that a data breach has occurred on the website for the new National Driver Licence Service. News • 12 Nov 13
161 people died on the roads in 2012 Provisional figures from the Road Safety Authority show that 161 people died on the roads last year, an average of three a week. News • 01 Jan 13
161 people died on the roads in 2012 Provisional figures from the Road Safety Authority show that 161 people died on the roads last year, an average of three a week. News • 01 Jan 13
