Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 15 June 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Kieran O'DonnellKieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, and the URDF is very much based around large centres of population. The aim of the fund is to put the necessary infrastructure in place. If we rebuild town centres then we can reduce the need for people to use private transport. The whole concept of the 15-minute city is relevant here. My vision is that in when we look back in ten years' time at all main centres of population, we will see an enhanced public realm with promenades and restored buildings which will be in private ownership. That catalyst for that to happen is funding under the URDF.

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