The document provides an overview of the Irish motor industry in the first half of 2014. It notes that new car registrations increased 23.4% year-over-year in H1 2014. Employment in the motor trade is also up. However, the industry remains cautious about the recovery due to its fragility. The document also highlights issues like the aging car fleet in Ireland and the impact of budget 2015 on motoring taxes. In the first half of 2014 alone, the motor industry contributed over €629 million to the Irish exchequer.