The Oireachtas Climate Action Committee will today urge the Government to re-examine current and future road-building projects to assess if they should proceed or if their funding should be diverted to projects which promote less carbon-intensive transport. The committee will also advise the Government to examine road charges, including targets for car-mileage reductions, as well as other ways of reducing transport by car. News Digests Stay on top of the latest news SIGN UP HEREAs well as reviewing road projects the committee will say the Government should examine making the public transport system free for users. It says the Government should use the vehicle registration tax system to promote the purchase of new electric cars. It says road-use strategies should be used to promote cycling and public transport, and dissuade the use of cars.

Source: The Irish Times June 03, 2021 01:41 UTC