Category: Motoring
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Would charging for parking based on emissions be fair?
By The AA Owners of vehicles with higher emissions could be charged more for parking in Dublin City Centre. A city council review is said to be looking at the idea of charging so-called ‘differential parking charges’ – but is this the answer, or is it simply going to hurt people who can’t can ill […]
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The government’s mandated electric vehicle targets are unrealistic and also another attack on rural dwellers – The Rural Independents
Speaking today (Thursday, 11th August), the leader of the Rural Independent Group, Deputy Mattie Mc Grath, said: “Banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is just another ruinous attack on the Irish way of life by inner-city and government elites under the guise of net zero emissions by 2050.” “The government’s target for EVs […]
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Sinn Féin call for an immediate cut in excise duty on petrol, diesel and home heating oil
Teachta Browne has called on the government to bring forward a financial resolution that could cut the cost of petrol, diesel and home heating oil from midnight – warning that workers and families cannot afford any delay. Teachta Browne said: “Workers and families are under intense pressure as a result of the spiralling cost of […]
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MICHELIN TARGETS FLEETS WITH NEW CAR TYRE
The new MICHELIN Primacy 4+ replaces the previous generation Primacy 4 which was launched in 2018 and was known for its exceptional braking performance on wet ground when worn. The MICHELIN Primacy 4+ will be available in 82 dimensions from 16-19 inches by March, reaching 121 dimensions from 16 to 21 inches by the end […]
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M7 Road Safety Concerns Highlighted – Jackie Cahill T.D.
In highlight ongoing road safety concerns along this stretch of the Dublin – Limerick motorway recently, Deputy Cahill called for digital overhead signs to be installed to warn road users of hazardous road conditions and slippery surfaces. Speaking on this today, Deputy Cahill said: “There have been a number of serious accidents on the M7 […]
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Will Petrol Prices Fall? There Might Be Some Good News on the Way According to AA Ireland
The Automobile Association has seen fuel prices increase steadily over the past few months – petrol prices in Ireland are at an average of 153 cents per litre and diesel is at 138.7 cents per litre. Prices have jumped 21.5% since this time last year for petrol and 18.2% for diesel in the same period. […]