Motorists clock 10,500 miles a year, figures show

IRISH motorists clock up an average of almost 10,500 miles a year on the country’s roads, figures showed yesterday.

Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) found the average annual mileage of Irish cars was lower than commonly believed at 10,498 miles (16,894 kilometres).

But the research shows the consumption of petrol and diesel to fuel the growing numbers of vehicles in Ireland grew by 151% between 1990 and 2005.