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Documents for driving abroad in Europe

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By John Healy of Healy Insurances

As of August 2021, a green card (or international motor insurance card) is no longer required for travel in the European Economic Area.

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This area includes all the European Union countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. You also don’t need a green card for Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Switzerland.

If you are travelling with your vehicle to the named counties you will still need to bring:

Your certificate of motor insurance
Your vehicle licencing certificate
Your driving licence
Your passport

If you are taking a company owned, hired or borrowed vehicle, you will need a letter of authorisation from the registered owner along with the vehicle licencing certificate.

It is important to check the legal requirements for the country you are driving in. Some EU countries including France will require you to carry the following items:

Reflective jackets for each occupant of the vehicle
Warning triangle
Headlamp beam deflectors
Breathalyser test
Spare bulb kit
First Aid Kit (compulsory in Austria, France and Germany)

It is advisable to have your travel insurance details, European breakdown cover details, health insurance details and your European Health Insurance card in your possession. Travel safe.

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‘Bounty’ for Deer Hunters

Farming representatives in Kerry are calling on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to introduce a financial incentive for hunters to control the county’s growing deer population. The […]

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Farming representatives in Kerry are calling on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to introduce a financial incentive for hunters to control the county’s growing deer population.

The request has been supported by Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill.
Deputy Cahill said the number of Red and Sika deer in Kerry has increased sharply in recent years, with animals now appearing in fields, gardens, and on roads across the county. He warned that deer pose a danger to public safety and can carry ticks that spread Lyme disease.
“Everybody is aware that the Red and Sika deer have moved far beyond the confines of Killarney National Park, roaming freely through Kerry, damaging crops and gardens and are a real threat to life and limb on our roads,” he said.
He added that previous efforts to cull herds have been unsuccessful. “Our farming body representatives are among the stakeholders who should be consulted and all possible solutions considered to improve the situation,” Deputy Cahill said.
Similar bounty schemes have been used successfully in the past for foxes and seals. Deputy Cahill confirmed he has submitted a Parliamentary Question to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon to introduce a bounty for deer.
“I believe it is important to incentivise hunters to control deer numbers and assist in preventing accidents and tragedies in County Kerry,” he said.

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Royal appoints new General Manager

Killarney Royal Townhouse has appointed Pat McGrath as its new General Manager. Originally from the West of Ireland, Pat brings more than a decade of hospitality experience in Killarney, including […]

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Killarney Royal Townhouse has appointed Pat McGrath as its new General Manager.

Originally from the West of Ireland, Pat brings more than a decade of hospitality experience in Killarney, including leadership roles at Lough Rynn Castle, The Landmark Hotel, Killarney Plaza Hotel, The Ross Hotel, and most recently as Head of Hospitality at Killarney Brewing & Distilling Company.
“Pat brings a wealth of experience to the role, and we are confident that under his leadership we will continue to provide genuine hospitality and incredible experiences to our guests,” said Michael Jacobi, Managing Director of Scally Hotel Collection.
Pat will also oversee the hotel’s refreshed positioning following upgrades to guest rooms and the building’s façade. The hotel recently launched Fig, a casual dining concept offering an all-day menu in a relaxed atmosphere.

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