The garda commissioner has proposed the creation of new traffic offenses for people who fail to carry the items listed below in their car:
- A working Torch
- Breakdown Triangle
- High-Visibility Vest
- First Aid Kit
- Fire Extinguisher
The proposal means it will be an offence not to have these items in your car at all times while driving. This requirement will be intended to improve road safety, particularly in rural areas where emergency services struggle to get to accidents in a timely manner.
The French authorities have this offence in affect for the last number of years.
It is understood that penalty points could be considered to help with enforcement at a later stage.
Upcoming Events
Dec
11
Mon
9:30 am
Manual Handling Training (Coorac...
Manual Handling Training (Coorac...
Dec 11 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
This half day training course, delivered by QQI Level 6 qualified instructors, is aimed at all persons who are responsible for Manual Handling tasks in the Workplace. It is designed to ensure that training is[...]
9:30 am
Patient Moving and Handling (Ennis)
Patient Moving and Handling (Ennis)
Dec 11 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Overview This 1 day training course, delivered by QQI Level 6 qualified instructors and is designed for individuals working in the healthcare and homecare sectors and who require training in the safe movement and handling[...]
Dec
18
Mon
9:30 am
Manual Handling Training (Coorac...
Manual Handling Training (Coorac...
Dec 18 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
This half day training course, delivered by QQI Level 6 qualified instructors, is aimed at all persons who are responsible for Manual Handling tasks in the Workplace. It is designed to ensure that training is[...]
9:30 am
Patient Moving and Handling (Ennis)
Patient Moving and Handling (Ennis)
Dec 18 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Overview This 1 day training course, delivered by QQI Level 6 qualified instructors and is designed for individuals working in the healthcare and homecare sectors and who require training in the safe movement and handling[...]
Dec
25
Mon
9:30 am
Manual Handling Training (Coorac...
Manual Handling Training (Coorac...
Dec 25 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
This half day training course, delivered by QQI Level 6 qualified instructors, is aimed at all persons who are responsible for Manual Handling tasks in the Workplace. It is designed to ensure that training is[...]
9:30 am
Patient Moving and Handling (Ennis)
Patient Moving and Handling (Ennis)
Dec 25 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Overview This 1 day training course, delivered by QQI Level 6 qualified instructors and is designed for individuals working in the healthcare and homecare sectors and who require training in the safe movement and handling[...]
Jan
1
Mon
9:30 am
Manual Handling Training (Coorac...
Manual Handling Training (Coorac...
Jan 1 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
This half day training course, delivered by QQI Level 6 qualified instructors, is aimed at all persons who are responsible for Manual Handling tasks in the Workplace. It is designed to ensure that training is[...]
9:30 am
Patient Moving and Handling (Ennis)
Patient Moving and Handling (Ennis)
Jan 1 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Overview This 1 day training course, delivered by QQI Level 6 qualified instructors and is designed for individuals working in the healthcare and homecare sectors and who require training in the safe movement and handling[...]
Jan
8
Mon
9:30 am
Manual Handling Training (Coorac...
Manual Handling Training (Coorac...
Jan 8 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
This half day training course, delivered by QQI Level 6 qualified instructors, is aimed at all persons who are responsible for Manual Handling tasks in the Workplace. It is designed to ensure that training is[...]
9:30 am
Patient Moving and Handling (Ennis)
Patient Moving and Handling (Ennis)
Jan 8 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Overview This 1 day training course, delivered by QQI Level 6 qualified instructors and is designed for individuals working in the healthcare and homecare sectors and who require training in the safe movement and handling[...]