A FORMER GARDA has been found guilty at Wexford Criminal Court of causing an insurance company loss through deception and corruption, RTÉ reports. John Joe Synott of Camblin, New Ross, was also convicted of knowingly using a document containing a false statement. He had allegedly assisted other people in defrauding the AXA insurance company over a supposed road traffic accident in September 2007. He will be sentenced on 22 June.
Irish Roads
# irish-roads - Tuesday 19 February, 2013
Potholes, loose chippings, floods: Welcome to Ireland’s rural roads
One council engineer admits that limited funding means “we are stretched beyond breaking point to carry out even basic repairs”.
# irish-roads - Wednesday 2 January, 2013
Targeted safety measures resulting in fewer road deaths says Shatter
The Justice Minister was responding to figures who show a record low in the number of road deaths in 2012.
# irish-roads - Monday 31 December, 2012
A bull, a portaloo and a boat: Our roads in 2012
Between animals and inanimate objects, Ireland’s roads had a lot more than cars on them in 2012.
# irish-roads - Saturday 17 November, 2012
Pictures: 10 of the worst road bends in Ireland
At seven each, Tipperary and Limerick are the counties with the most bad bends that need to be fixed, followed by Kerry and Cork with six each.
# irish-roads - Friday 24 August, 2012
Man dies after Tipperary road crash
The 68-year-old was fatally injured in the accident yesterday evening.
# irish-roads - Thursday 14 April, 2011
# irish-roads - Monday 11 April, 2011
Road safety campaign urges greater driver caution on motorways
Meanwhile, report suggests penalty points system may be changed for new drivers.
# irish-roads - Wednesday 22 December, 2010
Poll: Has the bad weather forced you to change your plans for Christmas?
Let us know how the big freeze has affected you.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: Developer Paddy Kelly says he likes walking after his BMW is seized; Brian Cowen’s plan to turn 83,000 into 250,000; and the Korean peninsula at loggerheads again – over a Christmas tree.
# irish-roads - Wednesday 8 December, 2010
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things you really, really need to know by 9am: the world takes stock of Ireland’s budget, the customers who got ‘free money’ from Bank of Ireland will have to pay it back and David Drumm is quizzed about his wife’s jewellery.
# irish-roads - Monday 6 December, 2010
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things you really need to know by 9am: Lenihan voted Europe’s worst finance minister; semi state bosses to escape pay cuts, and a live stunt on German TV goes horribly wrong.
# irish-roads - Tuesday 30 November, 2010
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: heavy snowfalls mostly failed to materialise but Ireland’s roads remain treacherous, questions over the legality of Ireland’s bailout – and why it’s okay not to eat your greens.
# irish-roads - Saturday 27 November, 2010
AN 80-YEAR-OLD PEDESTRIAN has died after he was struck by a car in Ballyfroota, Ballylanders, Co Limerick last night. Gardaà are investigating the accident, which occurred at around 8.45pm.
Weather warning issued for motorists as snow falls across Ireland
Forecast is for cold snap to stick around.
# irish-roads - Wednesday 10 November, 2010
Weather warning issued: gales over 100km expected tomorrow
Yes, folks, there’s another storm headed our way…
# irish-roads - Monday 8 November, 2010
Twitter reacts to #stormwatch
Weather warnings still in place today, but some Twitter users seemed disappointed with the intensity of last night’s storm.
Weather warnings still in place after weekend storm warnings
Several Dublin roads remain closed at the Strand Road junction as further rain and winds forecast for today.
# irish-roads - Saturday 6 November, 2010
A FEMALE PEDESTRIAN in her 50s has died after being struck by a car in Ballydangan, Co Roscommon. The incident occurred at around 6pm yesterday evening, according to RTÉ. AA Roadwatch reports: “The Old N6 Ballinsloe/Athlone Rd(R446) is closed at Beaghamore until further notice”. Diversions are in place.
# irish-roads - Tuesday 26 October, 2010
A MAN HAS DIED AFTER the motorcycle he was driving collided with a car in Co Clare at around 7.30 this morning, RTÉ reports. No other injuries have been reported. The collision occurred on the R352 Ennis to Tulla road, which remains closed. The AA reports that diversions are in place.
# irish-roads - Friday 22 October, 2010
ONE MAN HAS DIED FOLLOWING a two-vehicle collision in Co Donegal at around 4pm today. RTÉ reports that there were two occupants in each car, and the other three people were taken to hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be serious. The Donegal town by-pass is closed as a result, with diversions through the town.
# irish-roads - Sunday 17 October, 2010
Three killed on Irish roads last night
Separate crashes in Counties Kerry, Cavan and Limerick claim lives.
A MALE MOTORCYCLIST, 37, has died following a collision with a car on the N7 Dublin Road outside Limerick. The accident occurred on the Annacotty to Kilmurray stretch of the N7 at around 7pm, according to RTÉ.
# irish-roads - Thursday 9 September, 2010
8 things you definitely didn’t know about Irish roads
As the final stretch of the M9 Dublin to Waterford route opens, we bring you eight facts you (probably) definitely didn’t know about Irish roads.
# irish-roads - Monday 6 September, 2010
A WOMAN IN HER LATE 30S has died in a road accident near Delvin, Co Westmeath, RTÉ reports. She was driving a jeep which collided with an articulated lorry. She was taken to Midland Regional Hospital, but was later pronounced dead. The road has been closed as gardaà examine the scene.
DELAYS IN LEAVING THE carpark after the weekend’s Electric Picnic festival have eased, according to AA Roadwatch. There is no major congestion in the area, but there is also a lot of surface water on the Athy – Stradbally Road. Drivers are urged to take extra care on the wet roads today.
THERE ARE SERIOUS TRAFFIC delays for people leaving the Electric Picnic site this morning due to surface water from last night’s heavy rain. AA Roadwatch says it’s taking around an hour for motorists to leave the carpark and get onto the main road. Traffic is congested around Strandbally, but there are no major delays once cars get onto the M7 Dublin-Limerick road or M8 Dublin – Cork road. The AA advises drivers to take care on the wet roads today.
# irish-roads - Wednesday 1 September, 2010
ONE MAN HAS BEEN KILLED and three more people injured in a car crash in Co Roscommon this evening. Two vehicles were involved in the accident on the road between Frenchpark and Boyle, RTÉ reports. Gardaà are investigating the crash, and have closed the road.
New rules for learner drivers
But critics say measures don’t go far enough.
THE M50 MOTORWAY UPGRADE has officially been completed. The project cost €950m and took over four years to finish. The final N3 interchange section was opened to traffic at 5.30 this evening. Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey said it was a marvellous day for Ireland. His department said the upgrade reduced journey times by up to 50%.
# irish-roads - Monday 30 August, 2010
ONE MAN HAS DIED and a woman was seriously injured in a car crash near Claremorris, Co Mayo, today. The man died when the car he was driving was involved in a collision with a van shortly before 3pm. The woman was taken to Mayo General Hospital for treatment. Gardaà are appealing to any witnesses to contact them on the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
JUST FIVE DAYS after four teenagers were killed in a crash in Co Kerry, seven teenagers have been brought to hospital following a late-night accident in Mayo. The teenagers were all travelling in one car when it hit a wall and a pole in Foxford at 4:30am. None have life-threatening injuries but the area remains sealed off.
# irish-roads - Wednesday 25 August, 2010
THE TWO BROTHERS who were killed in the awful car accident on the N72 have been named locally. There were David (17) and Kevin (15) Breen, from Ballyspillane, about two miles outside of Killarney. The other victims, and the sole survivor, have yet to be named.
# irish-roads - Tuesday 24 August, 2010
THE ROAD SAFETY AUTHORITY will distribute around 80,000 high-vis vests to new junior infants pupils across the country. The ESB-sponsored scheme has been launched to remind parents and guardians that road safety is a priority as kids return to school. The RSA says that in 2008, pedestrian deaths accounted for almost a fifth of all fatalities on Irish roads.
# irish-roads - Friday 20 August, 2010
TWO MEN WERE killed in a car crash in Co Kildare yesterday evening. Two vehicles crashed at Lally’s Cross in Ballinakill, and the two men who died were travelling together. Three other people, including a one-year-old boy, were taken to hospital but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Gardaà are appealing to anyone who was in the area between 8 and 8.30pm yesterday to contact them on 01 666 7800.
# irish-roads - Saturday 14 August, 2010
DIVERSIONS ARE IN PLACE on a section of the M50 following an accident this morning at Junction 16, Cherrywood. A section of the road has been closed. RTÉ reports that a car is believed to have overturned in the south-bound lane.
# irish-roads - Wednesday 21 July, 2010
THEYV’E DUBBED THEMSELVES the Nenagh Feins, but they may just be Ireland’s dumbest criminals.
Only days after seven young men and a pensioner were killed on Donegal roads, three young men have posted a video on Youtube showing themselves driving recklessly around country roads.
It was reported on RTE News that the Gardaà have seized two cars and interviewed three people, getting their information from the video. Number plates are in full view and there’s even an email address of the person who made the video.
The video clearly shows a driver with his hand and leg outside a window, and a passenger doing something similar at the same time. In another segment, a passenger is seen with most of his body out of the car.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) forwarded the footage to gardai and. The film is around six minutes long and was viewed more than 9,000 times. It has been reposted online since and currently has 12,600 views.
Noel Brett of the RSA said he was furious, outraged and horrified by the driving behaviour.
The so-called Nenagh Feins.
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MINISTER JAMES REILLY has started a campaign to control the costs of health insurance this week with the appointment of an independent expert to chair a forum of providers.
The Fine Gael TD has voiced his disappointment at rising premium prices in recent weeks but insurers insist they have been forced into the increases because of higher charges for public hospital beds and a government levy.
Regardless of where the expenses originate, the customer has experienced annual hikes in their payments, to the point where many have reduced their cover or cancelled it entirely. Last month, figures from the Health Insurance Authority showed the percentage of the population with cover fell to 45.3 per cent.
Today, we ask about your own experiences. Have you given up your health insurance in recent years?
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