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• The Late David Russell

  The Irish Drivers Association would like to express their deepest sympathy to the family of the late David Russell who passed away suddenly on thursday the 23rd of july. David w...

• LEGAL CHALLENGE TO VRT

  Press Release 16th July 2009: VRT Challenge The Irish Driver’s Association have decided to legally challenge vehicle registration tax (VRT) under the Treaty of Rome in addi...

• Irish Drivers letter to all Northern MLA members

  In response to numerous complaints from IDA members and the general public we recently wrote to all Northern Politicians outlining the unacceptable treatment of border motorists...

• The Irish Drivers Association was formed in Clare to protect the rights and opinions of the ordinary Irish motorist.

  We believe that for too long, motorists in this country have been ignored, notwithstanding the billions of Euro they pay the the exchequer each year. Almost every adult living i...

• Letter to Garda Commissioner (5th May 2008)

  Dear Garda Commissioner, We would like to bring to your attention, the unwarranted and unconstitutional interference by Gardai at the illegal seizure and/or detention of citi...

• Press Release (02 Jan 2007) NCT

  After much correspondence to the Department of Transport and Minister Cullen, we have failed to obtain any favourable response to the Associations concerns in relation to the NC...

• Irish Drivers Association Budget (23rd Oct 2006)

  Reference: VRT Dear Mr. Cowen, Minister for Finance, We refer to previous correspondence on the above matter. The association is calling for the abolition of vehicle regis...

• Letter to Taoiseach (18th August 2006)

  Dear Taoiseach, We have written to you on a number of occasions in connection with various motoring issues, NCT, VRT etc. We have little or no response from the Minister o...

• Letter to Samantha Breen (17th August 2006)

  We refer to your letter dated 25th.July 2006, and respond as follows. We are surprised that NCTs does not know or are not aware of the legal status of the certificate which you ...

• Letter to Members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee

  Members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee Ladies and Gentlemen, TD’s Senators and Members of the JOC, we wish to thank you for giving us this opportunity to present concern...