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Eamon Ryan says many local councils still think urban areas ‘pivot around the car’

Less than half of the government’s 2022 budget for active travel projects, such as walking and cycling, has been drawn down

Why M50 toll changes signal a future of higher charges for drivers

The government is considering linking charges on motorists to the length of a journey

Eamon Ryan: New windfall tax on wind farms is not an attack on the industry

The measure is expected to raise between €340 million and €1.9 billion

O’Leary branded Eamon Ryan’s plan to cut flights at Irish airports ‘totally absurd’

Letters show the Transport Minister said the government was considering reducing flight numbers at Irish airports to address serious passenger delays over the summer

Climate & Environment

‘Risk of bad outcome’ at COP 27, Eamon Ryan warns

The Minister for Environment also said fossil fuel, aviation and shipping companies should have to contribute money to new loss and damage funds.

Climate & Environment

COP27 must force countries to act ‘hard and fast’ on climate crisis - Ryan

Minister for Environment says Ireland is ‘committed’ to increasing financing to support countries most affected by climate change

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Editorial: A standalone ministry for energy would prove government takes issue seriously

With sky high prices triggered by the war in Ukraine and possible blackouts in the winter ahead, creating a dedicated ministry would send all the right signals to energy companies, businesses and consumers

Sale of 80% stake in National Broadband Ireland to Spanish firm approved

Departing investors in the company set up to deliver broadband to rural Ireland stand to make a return of more than 25 per cent

Intercity cycling route between Waterford and Cork among new transport projects

Project involves building cycling lanes from Cork City to Dunkettle; Carrigtwohill to Midleton; and Youghal to Dungarvan

Gas field owner accuses Ryan of ‘inaccurate’ statements

Europa Oil and Gas accuses the energy and climate minister of ‘potentially misleading’ an Oireachtas committee with his remarks about the Irish gas exploration sector

Running out of road: Why planners are intent on taking cars out of our cities

Paris is redesigning the Champs-Élysées to make it greener with more space for bicycles and pedestrians. At home, a number of agencies, along with local and national government, are working on similar plans. But is Ireland ready to take the car out of its cities?

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Editorial: The long road to removing traffic from College Green

Plans to pedestrianise parts of the city centre area now look to be gaining momentum and if carried out correctly, will be of benefit to everyone

College Green car lanes to close as part of plan to remove city traffic

Move is part of three-year plan to free Dublin city centre of traffic, and similar plans in all urban areas

Climate & Environment

Eamon Ryan signals less space on Irish roads for cars

A new OECD report found that the Irish transport system encourages growing car use and emissions

Government to be given powers over fuel distribution under emergency legislation

Law would only be used in the event of serious oil supply shock which would result in shortages of liquid fuels in Ireland

Red C poll: Crunch time for Varadkar as Fine Gael’s support hits lowest level ever

As his party records its worst ever showing in Red C poll history, the Tánaiste may be forced to contemplate a cabinet reshuffle to arrest the decline in its fortunes

State-owned gas facility will not breach climate targets – Ryan

Minister for the Environment told energy ministers that he would shortly publish an energy security review which would detail plans for a state-owned gas storage facility in Ireland

Sparks fly as EirGrid and CRU play the power blame game

The heads of the electricity grid operator and the energy regulator last week traded criticisms in Leinster House before an audience of deeply unimpressed politicians. Meanwhile, businesses scramble to draw up emergency plans to survive the winter

Stand-off over power supply crisis shows just how bad the situation is

Interventions being plotted to avoid the projected power deficit this winter go from bad to worse

Energy crisis: Minister admits that businesses are now under threat

Ibec warns that tariffs could ‘seriously undermine’ competitiveness, while SMEs call for emergency supports to tackle spiralling energy costs