Ryan to establish group to ensure transport sector cuts emissions

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan will bring a memo to Cabinet on Tuesday to instigate the process of developing a demand management strategy in order for the country to hit its emission reductions.
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Green Party leader Eamon Ryan is to set up an inter-departmental group in a bid to ensure the transport sector meets its emission reduction targets.

The National Transport Authority has published modelling to reach transport climate targets, which include a €10 daily charge for driving in cities, a halving of public transport fares, a 20km/h reduction on national road speed limits, and a significant increase in parking charges.