Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

As I understand it, a sustainable transport strategy is one delivered at local level through the local development plan process but also governed by national policies on sustainable mobility.

Deputy Matthews also asked about the definition of transport-oriented development. That is being worked on as a Housing for All action between my Department and the Department of Transport.

As I stated in my opening remarks, the response to this is in overarching plans and policies that will guide authorities towards implementing and developing their own plans, through their development plan processes, to put in place sustainable transport. I appreciate what the Deputy is saying about promotion but the measure does place an obligation on local authorities. The overarching climate action plan sets out sectoral targets for all bodies. This governance provision dictates how authorities respond.