Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport

Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Minister for Transport

Photo of Alan DillonAlan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Sorry, but there is still an over-reliance on private cars in rural areas in relation to the target of reducing reliance on the car by 20%. Unless we roll out adequate public transport provision in rural areas, that reliance will continue. Achieving a 50% reduction in fossil fuel usage in transport is also a significant goal. What incentives are being considered to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable fuel source?

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