The council is the representative trade association for the car rental industry in Ireland and is a constituent member of the Irish Tourist Industry Confederation. It has been an association of car rental operators in Ireland since 1954

‘As a representative of the short term automotive rental industry on Leaseurope’s board of directors, I am pleased that the Car Rental Council of Ireland has joined Leaseurope,’ said Roland Keppler, CEO, Europcar Group. ‘Ireland is an important car rental market and the Car Rental Council of Ireland’s expertise will enhance the Federation’s ability to represent and find solutions for the industry at a truly European level. We are therefore looking forward to working together with the Irish association to promote car rental across Europe.’

Paul Redmond, director general of the Car Rental Council of Ireland, added: ‘Our member companies look forward to working with the Car Rental Working Group of Leaseurope in addressing the impact of the European regulatory environment on our industry. Consumer protection regulations, the integration of ADR procedures and vehicle taxation issues arising from the cross border movement of vehicles are all subjects of vital interest to car rental companies operating in Ireland.’