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Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore has backed a call by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) for a publicly accessible database to identify damaged or dangerous second-hand vehicles. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s transport spokesperson, said: “In 2024, the CCPC received 3,192 contacts to its national consumer helpline related to second-hand cars. Of […]

Today’s introduction of reduced speed limits on rural roads, while welcome, will be less effective without increased Garda visibility and enforcement, according to Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s transport spokesperson, said: “Given the unacceptable rate of tragedies on our roads, I am fully supportive of the strategy to reduce […]