However, it was sold in August 2016 to the American investment group Carlyle Cardinal Ireland (CCI), separating it from AA plc.

[5] AA Ireland provides emergency rescue for members in their home and on the road, sells insurance for over 225,500 Irish customers and breakdown cover for 300,000.

[citation needed] The AA also provides breakdown assistance to fifty percent of new cars as part of their warranty, in association with ARC Europe.

The AA used the Roadwatch brand to supply traffic information through live broadcasts, on RTÉ, Today FM and some local radio stations.

[6] In 2016, AA Ireland began offering life insurance and mortgage protection through a partnership with Aviva plc, to both new and existing customers, as part of a new venture.

Alongside its work in the motor and insurance industries, AA Ireland also carries out inspections and gradings of Irish hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs and tourist accommodation.