Irish News Archive
09 Jul 2020
Speed remains factor in motorcyclist deaths in Ireland
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are urging motorcyclists to “ease off the throttle” and to be extra cautious as the roads get busier following the lifting of Covid-19 travel restrictions.
30 Jun 2020
35 NCT centres now open – remaining 12 to follow within two weeks
The NCTS reopened 19 centres on Monday, June 8. It then reopened the remaining 16 centres yesterday (June 29).
30 Jun 2020
Gradual re-opening of the driving test service
The last act of the now former Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) on Saturday morning last was to confirm that the driver testing service will restart on a gradual basis during Phase 3 of the road map for easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
29 Jun 2020
The new cabinet ministers and our industry
The new Taoiseach Micheál Martin named his cabinet last Saturday. Here are some of the names and portfolios that may concern the wider auto and transport industries.
19 Jun 2020
Nilco Hand Sanitiser Stations available from HBA
HBA Distribution is now stocking Nilco Hand Sanitiser Stations. Capable of killing 99.9 per cent of bacteria, the stations come with five litres of 70 per cent alcohol Nilco Hand Sanitiser.
09 Jun 2020
Trico highlights easy wiper blade sales opportunities
Original equipment (OE) manufacturer, Trico, is reminding technicians of customer care best practice, which in turn leads to valuable sales opportunities for workshops.
08 Jun 2020
Phased reopening of some RSA services begin today
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has confirmed that the phased reopening of some of its services from Today, Monday June 8, the start of phase 2 of the Government’s road map for easing of Covid19 restrictions.
05 Jun 2020
Change of telephone number announced for Schaeffler REPXPERT Hotline
Schaeffler has invested in an updated telecoms system to help reduce call waiting times for mechanics needing technical advice for its range of LuK transmission, INA engine and FAG chassis products.
05 Jun 2020
NCT reopening on a phased basis from Monday
The NCTS has announced that it is reopening the service on a phased basis from this Monday, the 8th. of June 2020 with the reopening of 15 centres. It is subject to final approval from Government on Phase 2 of the Government’s Roadmap, which is due to be confirmed today.