Welcome to the Spring edition of AA Motoring. These are fascinating times for Ireland and for Irish motorists. For many years the Irish economic
‘miracle’ seemed to power ahead effortlessly, and we all got used to reading and hearing about record growth, record house prices and burgeoning
government coffers. 2008 is something of a reality check. We should not lose sight of how far we have come.
The current slowdown still sees us in far better health than we were in the 1980s. But there is no doubt that things are going to be tighter this year. We have been adding our voice to those of others encouraging the government to continue its programme of infrastructure investment. The projects contained in the Transport 21 programme are crucial and we cannot allow them to be delayed or postponed. In this edition Minister John Gormley answers our questions on his role in government and on how we can all play our part to improve the environment.
As motorists we have shown ourselves very willing to respond to genuine environmental initiatives. Another area of major concern for us all is road safety. 2007 was a relatively good year statistically but even so 336 people died and many more were seriously injured. The devastation continues to be appalling, and we all have to help and support policies that will push these atrocious figures down. We have worked closely with government and with the RSA to improve matters and we will continue to do so.
As you may have read, last year the AA joined forces with the Saga Group. Saga’s business includes insurance, financial services, holidays, cruises, magazine publishing and other services. Our combined resources allow us to do more for our members, and we look forward to having exciting offers for you, some of which you can read about in this edition. We very much want to hear your views on any issues discussed in the magazine or on any aspect of AA policy. If you have any comments or questions, please contact publicaffairs@aaireland.ie or write to Public Affairs Department, AA Ireland, 56 Drury Street, Dublin 2.
Finally can I wish everyone a very safe and happy summer’s motoring. Good weather does not necessarily mean less danger, so I would encourage all motorists to keep safety in mind every time we take to the roads.
Download Fiat 500 is European Car of the Year 2008 - Spring PDF Edition
‘miracle’ seemed to power ahead effortlessly, and we all got used to reading and hearing about record growth, record house prices and burgeoning
government coffers. 2008 is something of a reality check. We should not lose sight of how far we have come.
The current slowdown still sees us in far better health than we were in the 1980s. But there is no doubt that things are going to be tighter this year. We have been adding our voice to those of others encouraging the government to continue its programme of infrastructure investment. The projects contained in the Transport 21 programme are crucial and we cannot allow them to be delayed or postponed. In this edition Minister John Gormley answers our questions on his role in government and on how we can all play our part to improve the environment.
As motorists we have shown ourselves very willing to respond to genuine environmental initiatives. Another area of major concern for us all is road safety. 2007 was a relatively good year statistically but even so 336 people died and many more were seriously injured. The devastation continues to be appalling, and we all have to help and support policies that will push these atrocious figures down. We have worked closely with government and with the RSA to improve matters and we will continue to do so.
As you may have read, last year the AA joined forces with the Saga Group. Saga’s business includes insurance, financial services, holidays, cruises, magazine publishing and other services. Our combined resources allow us to do more for our members, and we look forward to having exciting offers for you, some of which you can read about in this edition. We very much want to hear your views on any issues discussed in the magazine or on any aspect of AA policy. If you have any comments or questions, please contact publicaffairs@aaireland.ie or write to Public Affairs Department, AA Ireland, 56 Drury Street, Dublin 2.
Finally can I wish everyone a very safe and happy summer’s motoring. Good weather does not necessarily mean less danger, so I would encourage all motorists to keep safety in mind every time we take to the roads.
Download Fiat 500 is European Car of the Year 2008 - Spring PDF Edition
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