Catherine Conlon: Transport policy lacks ambition to address the climate crisis

With car use in our cities still on the increase, we need to look to our European neighbours to learn how to incentivise travel by foot, bike, or public transport

The latest Census data shows the number of people who cycle to work has increased by a mere 7%. File picture

A legal move has cleared the way for a major new road network that will shorten travel times between Dublin and Kerry by more than an hour. 

The hope is the new road network will be completed in time for the 2027 Ryder Cup to be held at Adare Manor and expected to draw 100,000 visitors.