Transport vision in Climate Action Plan will transform how we travel over the coming 7 years
Key Objectives For 2030: Cut transport emissions by 50% Change the way we use our road space Reduce the total distance driven across all car journeys by 20% Continue to enhance accessible public transport services Increase walking and cycling network Reduce the number of ‘school run’ journeys undertaken by private car by 30% Walking, cycling […]
‘Rural Ireland’ Is Far From Dead
‘Rural Ireland’ has the ability to become an economically powerful region in its own right, according to the director of one of the region’s key funding agencies which covers the Midlands region. With its key strengths of people, energy and resources connected, David Minton, director of the Northern & Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) believes that […]
An Taisce call for Moratorium on Fracking
An Taisce called for a moratorium on ‘Fracking’ in a presentation to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Environment, Transport, Culture and the Gaeltacht. At yesterday’s Oireachtas Joint Committee on Environment, Transport, Culture and the Gaeltacht Charles Stanley-Smith, Chair of An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland stated “An Taisce is calling for a Ban on […]