Neasa Hourigan says 2030 fossil fuel car ban will be implemented

The Green Party TD said Ireland cannot individually change laws on petrol and diesel cars without formally notifying the EU of the change. Photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Neasa Hourigan says the ban on fossil fuels for cars for 2030 will be implemented, despite not being included in the government's Climate Action Bill.

The ban was included in the national development plan and the programme for government, and many had expected the bill to include the issue.