Potential for €10 congestion charge, parking increases of 400% and a 20kmh reduction in speed limits

Well because since then we have seen a huge increase in the population living here and most of the increase is concentrated in the large cities or within an hour or 2 driving time from them, we have seen a record number of jobs (a high % in Dublin), We have seen an increase in cars on the road and we have been through a pandemic which brought about lockdowns and other things like working from home. So as things like this change patterns also change. Case in point our current housing issues. In 2014 no one was shouting about a housing crisis now where they? So when you come back to me with a figure for anywhere from 2021 to today there is no point talking about it.

Cycling sounds great and all, but there's no secure bicycle parking around many shops and workplaces, even if there's bicycle racks you still have to carry around a lock the size of a boat anchor or you'll have some scrote with an angle grinder cutting through your lock in 30 seconds..

I agree with this, it is completely frustrating. Taxis should be banned from most bus lanes. Camera enforcement is the way forward to deal with the private cars.

One thing you forgot to mention were the cyclists who delight in slowing down buses in bus lanes, they are a curse as well.

Of course, most road users don't behave in these ways, but it is the minority of all types who cause the problems in the bus lanes.

Ah here who's talking nonsense.

Yes I "try" public transport on a weekly basis. I find it generally works pretty well but it's obviously not perfect. I also walk and cycle. I also drive if for example I have to get stuff in Woodie's or whatever.

Not sure how you got "every one in a car is a lazy git" from my post. I specifically it's to target journeys that can be easily made by alternative means. And yes that might mean public transport or cycling or scooting or whatever your preference is.

Everything you suggested about buses is exactly what's in the bus connects plan. You should have a look at it.

This is the thing. I think most people accept that the globe has an issue with regards to CO2 emissions and if they had a way to reduce the emission's that would significantly impact on the globe they would do so as long as it does not impact on other areas of their life like their health (asking a 70 year old to bike 10 km is just not going to happen) or further impact their pocket (its not like we are currently experiencing a cost of living crisis) but because of our high tax nature (when all taxes and charges come into play into our lovely little country we pay through the nose in taxation) and when you balance up the return (pretty bad public services in a lot of areas including public transport) and in order to have decent services your paying again out of after tax monies like going to the GP. then we have the people in gov come up with a solution that will charge workers commuting to Dublin to work a further tax as a viable solution to a global issue you cant help but think WTF. Its a complete joke then of course you have the juxtaposition of the government ministers heading off on the jollies for paddys day all using airplanes I mean Ryaner has the comedic timing of a heart attack with this report. So the underlining question is why is their one rule for the political elite and 1 for the rest of us.

what one rule do you have to abide to that politicians don't? you have a car don't you? everyone in ireland flies too, just like eamon, passenger numbers are going up and up

The government has declared a climate emergency. Why shouldn't it have the power to legislate for WFH?

But sure lots of us are looking to be carbon neutral by x. Can we drop the talk of these taxes so?