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AA Ireland has invested almost €500,000 in new vans to upgrade its existing breakdown assistance fleet from Cork-based company Ford Ireland.

Almost a third of Irish motorists admit they are open to purchasing an electric vehicle when they next change their car, according to AA Ireland.

Dillisk on the Docks is celebrating its first birthday this week, and what better birthday present than being awarded its first AA rosette for culinary excellence. The excitement did not stop there as Harbour Hotel Galway, where Dillisk on the Docks is located, also received four-star status.

One in 10 motorists do not have breakdown cover for their vehicle – which potentially equates to 203,826 vehicles on Irish road - according to research carried out by motoring services specialist Easytrip.

Almost 40 per cent of motorists have considered sacrificing their comprehensive cover in favour of a third party or third party, fire, and theft policy as a result of rising insurance costs, according to research undertaken by AA Motor Insurance.

Galway’s glamorous and unique g Hotel has double cause to celebrate this week as it has been awarded five AA Stars plus 2 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence.

AA Ireland has announced that an impressive 17 Irish restaurants were newly awarded AA Rosette Awards during the 2011 inspection season in celebration of culinary excellence. AA Rosette Awards are assessed as part of an unannounced overnight inspection of a hotel or guesthouse and the 17 new recipients are among just 109 properties in Ireland to currently hold the respected accolade. Since 1956, AA Inspectors have been awarding AA Rosettes which today are graded on a scale of one to five.

A credit card-styled driving licence featuring microchip technology will be introduced into Ireland next year.

The use of mobile phones while driving is actually on the increase despite numerous high-profile safety campaigns, according to the Automobile Association (AA).

The Automobile Association is advising garages to make sure they adhere to proper standards when servicing cars for customers, while also asking motorists to give feedback on their servicing experience.