The AA Ireland Podcast

James Brooks started his Automotive Career with Opel and is now the boss of the Irish operation, following a long stint at Kia Ireland. He speaks to us about his career, the move to electric vehicles and Opel's renaissance.

Denis Murphy is the Dealer Principal of Blackwater Motors in Cork and he has some really insightful and incisive views on the way Government is dealing with the climate issue in relation to the motor retail industry here in Ireland. Denis talks to Paddy Comyn about the transition to electric vehicles and how the government could do more to help the transition.

In this episode, Paddy Comyn speaks to Colm Conyngham, Marketing and Public Relations Manager for Bridgestone Tyres in Ireland. They chat about the importance of tyre safety, so that you and your passengers are protected on the road.

In this episode, Anna Cullen speaks to Richard Faulkner, Advanced Technical Field Consultant with Rentokil on how to prevent rodents, especially rats entering your house, or your car!

In this Episode, Anna Cullen talks to Kevin Horgan of Ladybird Driving School about learning to drive. Here is some good advice on how to choose an instructor and what you need to know about preparing for your test. For more information: https://ladybirddrivingschool.ie

Sam Waide is the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in Ireland. As part of the Vision Zero 2050 challenge to have zero fatalities on our roads, Sam is leading the development and delivery of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, working in partnership with key agencies to achieve Programme for Government outcomes of 50% reduction in serious injuries and fatalities by 2030. This includes working with EU Commission, member states and road safety organisations internationally, leading and contributing to policy and legislative changes to achieve safer environments for road users. Sam talks to Paddy Comyn about their successes and their aims to get to Zero Road Fatalities by 2050.