Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 15 June 2023
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action
Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (Resumed)
Kieran 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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