New taxes to form part of strategy aimed at reducing car usage

Cabinet to discuss national demand management strategy; suitability tests for childcare providers; a report on the fiscal outlook for coming years; and a Garda strategy

The national demand management strategy, once completed, will propose legislation and potential new taxes aimed at reducing car usage in the future.

New taxes are expected to form part of a strategy to reduce car usage being developed by Green Party leader Eamon Ryan.

Mr Ryan will on Tuesday morning update Government ministers on a new national demand management strategy which aims to reduce congestion in towns and cities, improve air quality, and provide more and safer space for public transport, walking, and cycling.