AN urgent warning has been issued as five driving test centres close due to “adverse weather conditions.”
The Road Safety Authority made the announcement today.
Irish road users and public transport passengers are set for another day of travel chaos with motorways blocked, trains delayed and bus routes “unsafe to operate” amid ongoing severe conditions and freezing temperatures.
And now the RSA have revealed on X, formerly known as Twitter, that five driving test centres have been closed.
They said: “Some of our NDLS centres will be closed/delayed opening times due to the adverse weather conditions.”
The following test centres have been closed due to the cold snap:
The RSA is also urging drivers affected by the closures to apply again online at www.ndls.rsa.ie.
It comes as a Status Orange low temperature and ice weather warning was in place for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow, Cavan, Monaghan, Munster and Connacht last night.
Temperatures were down as low as -6C in some places last night with concerns this morning over lingering ice, frost and freezing fog.
Issuing the urgent advice for road users, the RSA said: “With extreme low temperatures persisting and hazardous conditions such as frost, ice, fog and lying snow affecting roads nationwide, the Road Safety Authority is renewing its call for all road users to remain vigilant and exercise caution.
“Even treated surfaces can remain dangerous particularly as the effectiveness of sanding and gritting is being hampered by rain and sleet showers.
“Road users are asked to treat every road as treacherous in the context of widespread black ice, make only essential journeys, take it slowly and allow extra time for travel to reduce risks for all and to relieve the pressure on the emergency services.”
Low surface temperatures have been reported on roads across the country this morning with snow still visible along the edges of many, particularly in the south.
And congestion on the M50 this morning only caused more travel chaos for commuters amid already difficult travelling conditions.
Transport for Ireland continue to advise Bus Eireann passengers to double-check before embarking on any journeys amid ongoing disruptions to bus services.
Posting on social media, they warned: “We kindly advise all Bus Eireann customers when planning your journey to refer to the TFI App and the Service update section on the @BusEireann
website for up to the minute information.”
A large number of routes have been deemed “unsafe to operate” this morning across the country amid the Status Orange warning.
A large number of stops will be bypassed throughout the country due to “dangerous road conditions”
Bus Eireann are advising passengers that amid ongoing road inspections the following routes are cancelled:
Irish Rail are warning passengers in Kerry to expect delays due altered running amid ongoing weather challenges.
Updating customers on their website this morning they revealed some points are “unavailable” due to “weather conditions”.
For the rest of the country services are expected to operate as normal however, delays are expected.
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UK Athletics Limited and the body’s former head of sport have been charged with manslaughter after a Paralympian died when a metal throwing cage fell on him.
Abdullah Hayayei was killed during a training session at Newham Leisure Centre in July 2017.
The Crown Prosecution Service said UK Athletics Ltd has been charged with corporate manslaughter and a Health and Safety at Work Act offence.
Their former head of sport Keith Davies, 77, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter and a health and safety offence.
United Arab Emirates athlete Mr Hayayei, 36, died after being struck by a metal pole in the incident.
The tragedy happened while he was training ahead of the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships in London.
Malcolm McHaffie, head of the CPS Special Crime Division, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service reminds everyone that criminal proceedings are active and both UK Athletics Ltd and Davies have the right to a fair trial.
“It is extremely important that there be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
YOUR postcode could determine your risk of a deadly heart attack or stroke, it’s been revealed.
The two condtions are diseases of the heart and circulatory system, which overall cause 480 deaths every day in the UK.
Researchers at University College London (UCL) looked at imaging of 3,635 people’s hearts.
They lived near Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham or Manchester airports.
The hearts of those who lived in areas with high or low aircraft noise areas were compared.
People subjected to noise from planes taking off and landing may be at greater risk of poor heart health, the study showed.
The team said this can lead to heart attacks, life-threatening abnormal heart rhythms, and strokes.
Those living near airports had stiffer and thicker heart muscles that contracted and expanded less easily and were less efficient at pumping blood around the body.
This was especially the case for those exposed to higher aircraft noise at night, which may be because it ruins sleep.
Separate studies have shown that these types of heart abnormalities could result in up to a four-fold increased risk of a heart event when compared with people without these heart abnormalities.
And previously, scientists have discovered aircraft sounds disrupted sleep and raised blood pressure and stress hormone levels, which are factors linked to heart problems.
Earlier research led by the University of Leicester estimated that about five per cent of adults in England were exposed to aircraft noise exceeding 50 decibels during the day or night.
The senior author of the UCL study Dr Gaby Captur, consultant cardiologist at the Royal Free Hospital, London, said: “Our study is observational so we cannot say with certainty that high levels of aircraft noise caused these differences in heart structure and function.
“However, our findings add to a growing body of evidence that aircraft noise can adversely affect heart health and our health more generally.
“Concerted efforts from Government and industry are needed to reduce our exposure to aircraft noise and mitigate its impact on the health of millions of people who live close to airports or under flight paths.”
Previous studies linked exposure to high levels of aircraft noise to obesity, too, which can lead to heart problems.
Professor James Leiper, associate medical director at the British Heart Foundation, said: “For most of us, a plane is seen as a ticket to some well-deserved rest and relaxation.
“But this innovative study reveals the potential invisible impact for those living close to some of our biggest travel hubs.
“While observational studies like this can’t prove cause and effect, these findings add to previous research showing the damaging impact of noise pollution on our heart health.
“Further research will be needed to investigate the longer-term effects of aircraft noise on the health of those with the highest exposure.”
You can reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke with many of the same methods.
Heart attacks and strokes, althouh affecting different organs of the body, are both what we call cardiovascular events.
Both arise from similar underlying conditions, such as atherosclerosis —a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries.
According to the American Heart Association, the risk factors for heart attacks and strokes are largely the same: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, and diabetes.
Therefore, addressing these risk factors can simultaneously reduce the risk of both conditions.
Here are ways you can prevent the two:
Healthy diet
Exercise
Walking, running, cycling, swimming – whatever you like, do it!
Aerobic exercise can strengthen the heart and improve circulation.
The NHS advises at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity each week.
Strength training exercises can help control weight, improve cholesterol levels, and reduce blood pressure. It is recommended twice a week by the NHS.
Manage blood pressure
Healthy diet and exercise can help keep your blood pressure in check.
But it is worth monitoring it yourself after the age of 40, at least, when the NHS invites adults for a check-up every five years.
High blood pressure often has no symptoms but significantly increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Quit smoking
One of the best ways to quit smoking is to use resources provided by NHS Smokefree. Support groups, medications, and other tools to help quit smoking such as vapes could be what you need to kick the habit for good – and it’s free.
Limit booze
Excessive alcohol consumption can increase blood pressure and contribute to weight gain, which can snowball and become a heart health risk.
The NHS recommends not regularly drinking more than 14 units of alcohol per week.
