City centre tolls could reduce Dublin traffic by 20%

Traffic congestion could be reduced by 20% if cars were charged to come into Dublin city during rush hour.

A new study conducted by Trinity College's centre for Transport Research shows that, if charges were introduced, 30% of drivers would switch to public transport and journey time would fall by 15%.

The possibility of congestion charges was raised after similar tolls in London halved the amount of traffic jams.