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Two ministers rejected advice from officials to break up the RSA, records show

Two ministers rejected advice from officials to break up the RSA, records show

A note said Sean Canney believed that the Road Safety Authority (RSA) – which employs less than 500 staff – was still capable of being managed as a single entity.

Delay to scrambler bike regulations not acceptable, Tánaiste says

Delay to scrambler bike regulations not acceptable, Tánaiste says

Pressure has been growing on the government to introduce tighter regulations for the vehicles following the death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch last month.

Scramblers will be removed from public roads, Taoiseach pledges

Scramblers will be removed from public roads, Taoiseach pledges

Micheal Martin extended his ‘deepest sympathies’ to the family of teenager Grace Lynch following her death in a crash.

Scramblers should not be allowed on public roads, Sean Canney says

Scramblers should not be allowed on public roads, Sean Canney says

Compulsory helmets for e-scooter users being considered

Compulsory helmets for e-scooter users being considered

First fatality on Irish roads this year named locally

First fatality on Irish roads this year named locally

Motorists caught speeding to face tougher penalties under new plans

Motorists caught speeding to face tougher penalties under new plans

Government promises to tackle rising road deaths amid attack from ex-Transport Minister

Government promises to tackle rising road deaths amid attack from ex-Transport Minister

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

The renewed focus on addressing road deaths comes amid criticism of the Government from former Minister for Transport Shane Ross, writing in the Sunday Independent last week.

Haulage group slams government for ‘damaging U-turn’ on Road Safety Authority reform

Haulage group slams government for ‘damaging U-turn’ on Road Safety Authority reform

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

The Irish Road Haulage Association has hit out at the government for scrapping plans to overhaul the Road Safety Authority, claiming the move will cost lives and hurt rural businesses.

Gardaí launch Christmas road safety campaign

Gardaí launch Christmas road safety campaign

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

To date in 2025, 166 people have died in road traffic collisions on Irish roads.

‘Brazen’ disregard for roads policing needs to be addressed quickly – minister

‘Brazen’ disregard for roads policing needs to be addressed quickly – minister

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Sean Canney, a junior minister with responsibility for road safety, said the findings were ‘shocking and serious’.

Ireland’s infrastructure ‘does not need architects’ egos going wild’ – minister

Ireland’s infrastructure ‘does not need architects’ egos going wild’ – minister

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

The revamped National Development Plan is to be announced on Tuesday.

Driving test backlog: Where to beat the queues

Driving test backlog: Where to beat the queues

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

With no end to the driving test backlog in sight, here are the test centres with the shortest wait times

Explained: Who are the eight Independent TDs joining Government?

Explained: Who are the eight Independent TDs joining Government?

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

How much do you know about the members of the Regional Independent Group?