# Self-Driving Cars Face Irish Reality

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Podcast: [Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cork-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612488)
Published: 2026-06-23T16:18:30+00:00
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Self-driving cars? Forget them cruising Cork anytime soon, says UCC professor Gregory Provan—expect at least five years before they’re even a possibility here. Why? Ireland’s weather, roads, and conditions are totally different from where most of this tech is tested. Rain, fog, and less-than-perfect infrastructure mean current systems aren’t ready. While the US and China already have hundreds of thousands of autonomous rides weekly, Ireland’s unique environment demands custom AI training. The government’s rolling out a plan, but Provan predicts a slow, phased approach—starting with simpler scenarios, not city-wide driverless taxis. It’s not just about importing tech—it needs to be built for Ireland’s reality, which will take serious time and effort. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0f2a65da0961ad44

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