3 h. ago Only 4% of learner drivers disqualified since 2023 have handed in their licences

Road safety campaigners says system is a ‘shambles’ as just 211 out of 5,310 banned drivers have surrendered their permits

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4 d. ago Over 300 letters sent to County Council over road safety in Furbo

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 321 letters have been sent to Galway County Council over road safety concerns in Furbo. The issue has been raised for more than two decades, with the area outside the local school hosting several protests in the past year. While the committee group are welcoming recent progress […] The post Over 300 letters sent to County Council over road safety in Furbo appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago RSA warns caution as status yellow rain warning now in place in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A status yellow rain warning is now in place for Galway, and several other counties, as Storm Amy approaches. The Road Safety Authority is asking motorists to take extra care and to obey road-closure signs set out by Gardaí or local councils. Kerry is under an orange […] The post RSA warns caution as status yellow rain warning now in place in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Local TD demands standardised approach to road safety outside schools

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD is demanding a standardised approach to road safety outside all schools. Roscommon/Galway TD Claire Kerrane says it’s a widespread issue, with many schools in desperate need of works. Sinn Fein Deputy Kerrane claims she’s repeatedly asked that a central fund be established by Government […] The post Local TD demands standardised approach to road safety outside schools appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Local MEP demands EU Commissioner debate "rotten" Mercosur deal

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local MEP is challenging the EU Commissioner for Trade to hold a public debate on the Mercosur trade agreement. Mercosur is a major trade deal between the European Union and a number of countries in South America. It’s sparked fierce controversy among farmers over the quantity […] The post Local MEP demands EU Commissioner debate "rotten" Mercosur deal appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Action demanded as businesses feel brunt of parking chaos in Tuam

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local councillors are demanding action on so-called parking chaos in Tuam. At a meeting this week, they requested a special meeting – that would include employers, council management, and local representatives. The meeting heard that businesses in the town are feeling a sharp impact from increased parking […] The post Action demanded as businesses feel brunt of parking chaos in Tuam appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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