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Gardai seize €170k Ferrari in Cork after spotting four major issues
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Gardai seized a Ferrari supercar in Cork after discovering it had no tax, insurance, NCT or Irish registration despite being in the country for more than four years.
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Calls for car insurance overhaul to catch 200,000 rogue vehicles on Irish roads
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Ireland's big insurance companies have called on the Government to go even further in order to bring Ireland in line with 25 other EU countries
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Driving test rule change starts next week as tests could be cancelled without new document
Road Safety Authority
A new rule for driving tests in Ireland starts Monday, 9 March and requires learners to bring a new document, or else their test may be cancelled.
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The new Garda tool that's catching drivers 'in seconds' as warning issued
Gardai
A report published by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland revealed a total of 19,673 were taken off the road in 2025.
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Car insurance up by 9% as government slammed for helping 'eye watering profits'
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Despite promises by successive Governments to bring rates down, the average price of motor insurance was up 9%
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New online detection system slashing number of uninsured drivers on Irish roads
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Gardaí can now perform instant checks on vehicles, and the number of uninsured cars has fallen by almost 50 percent
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Warning issued to motorists as new 'driver number' rules come into effect today
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The new road safety measure was included in the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 and is aimed at further enhancing road safety
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New Irish road rule puts drivers at 'real risk' of being uninsured if they miss deadline
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AA Ireland has issued an urgent warning that motorists must act before March 31 to provide their driver number for car insurance or they risk being uninsured and unable to legally drive.
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Irish drivers must act now to avoid 'serious consequences' from new car insurance rule
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Motorists in Ireland are being urged to update their driver numbers ahead of a new car insurance law taking effect on March 31, with failure to comply potentially leaving drivers uninsured and at risk of penalties.
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Major change to car insurance rules could see drivers lose cover instantly
Car insurance
Drivers are being warned of new rules kicking in next month
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Irish motorists warned licences could be taken off them due to change to motor insurance laws
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The strict new rules are set to come into place in March to help keep uninsured drivers off the road
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Motor insurance continues to soar, prompting calls for government intervention
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Insurance firms were recently instructed to pass on savings to consumers and businesses by Government ministers
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Increase in uninsured drivers adding up to €35 to average motor policy
Car insurance
The number of claims connected to incidents caused by uninsured or untraced vehicles grew by 11 per cent in 2023
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Five simple tips which could see households knock €1,000 per year off insurance premiums
Insurance
A financial expert has revealed how households could save up to €1,000 per year on their insurance premiums by making some simple changes when they next renew
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Mercedes driver's fake insurance disc fails to fool gardai after Cork car chase
Cork
After pulling over the assailant, the gardaí discovered a crumpled piece of paper vaguely resembling a genuine AXA insurance disc
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Man stopped repeatedly for driving like 'total outlaw' jailed for 17 months
Cork
Arthur McDonagh, 39, was caught driving while intoxicated, without insurance, without a licence, and while banned from driving
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Gardaí issue warning to drivers amid thefts of cars left running when defrosting
An Garda Siochana
Any insurance payout resulting from the theft will be invalidated
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Drivers warned of law change that could result in instant fine of up to €120
Car insurance
Motorists are being reminded of a law change that came into effect in 2016 that many people may not be aware of
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Gardai catch thousands driving with no insurance - but only 1,138 get penalty points
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Figures provided to Fine Gael’s Alan Farrell by Justice Minister Helen McEntee show that just 1,138 people have received penalty points for driving uninsured so far this year.
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Ireland's most hated driving habits, from overtaking danger to driving too slow
Dangerous driving
"Dubliners are more likely than those living in any other county to feel frustrated by drivers who don't allow them to merge"
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Emotional Sue Radford 'stressed' as she shares update on 'nightmare' car crash
Car crashes
Earlier this week, the mum of Britain's biggest family said she was involved in a car crash that left her family vehicle mangled
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Revolut to offer car insurance to Irish customers 30% cheaper than leading competitors
Revolut
The online banking app is taking a leap into car insurance
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Irish motorists hit with higher insurance premiums despite staying with one company
Insurance
Concerns over the rise of price walking within the private car insurance industry have been raised
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How is car insurance calculated? Experts answer the most Googled car insurance questions in Ireland
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Founded in 2007, Chill is an Irish-based insurer that searches and compares 14 different insurers to help customers gain the best deals. They make a great deal, easier
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