Ministers Introduce New Regulations Raising Minimum E-Scooter Age To 18

E-scooter minimum age rises to 18 from 2 October 2026; seized scooter storage fees also double, Ministers confirm.

BMW Seized by Bandon Roads Policing Unit Over Expired Tax and NCT

BMW seized by Bandon Roads Policing Unit after motor tax expired since 03/2024 and NCT since 05/2022, breaching Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act.

Safefood Report Finds Rising Sugar And Caffeine Levels In Energy Drinks Popular Among Young People

Safefood report finds energy drink sugar and caffeine levels rising, and 77% want under-age sales restricted.

E-Bikes: Know the Rules Before You Ride, Gardaí Warn

Gardaí stopped two e-bikes on a footpath in Kinsale, riders aged 14.

Collision on N27 Kinsale Road

Reports of a collision on the N27 Kinsale Road, approaching the Kinsale Road Roundabout. Take care on approach.

Collision on M8/N8 Eastbound

Reports of a collision, eastbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway/N8 between N22/N20 Cork City Centre and Junction 19 (N40/N25) Dunkettle (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 22 September at 08:00.

M8 Northbound Closures Continue Between Cashel And Horse And Jockey This Week

M8 northbound closed between J7 Cashel and J6 Horse and Jockey, 8am to 6pm weekdays until 10 October. Leave the motorway at J7 and follow the R639.

Collision in Ballincollig

Reports of a collision on Link Road, Ballincollig near the junction with Leo Murphy Road. Take care on approach.

Vehicle Fire on N71 Westbound

Reports of a vehicle fire, westbound, on the N71 between The Viaduct and Halfway Roundabout. Take care on approach.

Collision on R635 North Ring Road

Reports of a collision on the R635 North Ring Road near the junction with Old Youghal Road. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

Ballyvolane Road Resurfacing: Two-Week STOP/GO Works Planned for Ballyhooly Road and Banduff Road

STOP/GO resurfacing works: Ballyhooly Rd (28 Sept–9 Oct) & Banduff Rd (12–23 Oct), 9:30am–4:30pm daily. Local access maintained.

Cork County Council Launches Europe Direct Centre at Carrigaline Library

Europe Direct Carrigaline has launched at Carrigaline Library, offering EU info, resources and a year-round events programme for all ages.