Rural Life
The Irish Deer Commission has issued a warning to motorists to be vigilant during deer breeding season which is underway.
Road users have been advised to be aware of "hazardous conditions" with low temperatures and ice warnings now in place.
The RSA is urging road users to prepare for wintry hazards in the coming days as Met Éireann issues a number of weather warnings.
Minister James Lawless, the RSA and An Garda Síochána are urging drivers to slow down and put away their mobile devices while driving
The RSA and IFA are appealing to motorists to take extra care as the number of farm machinery using the roads increases.
The Social Democrats is calling on the government to roll out a new grant scheme to help motorists in rural Ireland to buy electric vehicles.
An increased volume of farm machinery travelling on public roads is expected as spring progresses and motorists have been urged to take care.
Motorists have been urged not to forget the help provided by farmers and agricultural contractors in recent days clearing snow.
Motorists need to give farmers a break when travelling on country roads, according to a Road Safety Officer from Mayo County Council.
