According to the latest data from the Road Safety Authority, Westmeath is the worst affected county locally, with 6 killed this year.

The free service will see children's car seats checked by RSA experts to ensure they are properly and safely fitted.

Carrick-On-Shannon had the highest pass rate last year at 60.8%.

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien is advising people to take care.

A meeting of the Joint Policing Committee for Leitrim heard this week that the scooters are defined as an MPV and those operating the powered personal transportation must have a license.

102 people have died on Irish roads this year.

It is advised that all road users remain vigilant, especially on narrow country roads.

The number of near-misses at level crossings across the country is being highlighted by a number of different agencies today