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Vast majority of all households believe a car “absolutely necessary” for family transport
Despite the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, and increases in motor fuel costs, the vast majority of Irish people are still heavily dependent on private car transport to get around.
Irish motorists are cutting costs to manage current cost-of-living crisis
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to affect Irish customers, new research by Liberty Insurance has found the most common changes motorists in the country have been making to try and reduce the costs of running a car.
The traffic toll of Galway city continues to plague commuters
Over the years, Galway has been the focus of national media for many positive reasons, from our bustling creative scene, our musical talent and beautiful scenery, however our most recent broadcast into homes across the country have been entirely for negative reasons.
Council spent less than five percent of funds afforded to walking and cycling in 2021
Figures released by the National Transport Authority (NTA) have revealed that almost €4.3m of funding that was made available for walking and cycling infrastructure in Westmeath was not spent in 2021.
Both Galway Councils have underspent their cycling and walking money, says Senator
“The money and skills are there, now we need action” — so said Green Party Senator Pauline O’Reilly last night when she revealed that both Galway City Council and Galway County Council have underspent the money allocated to them for groundbreaking cycling and walking projects.
Irish people became more active through Covid-19 pandemic
Irish people became more active through the Covid-19 pandemic following restrictions on car movements and the introduction of remote working, which has led to nearly four in ten people walking more now than they did prior to the arrival of the pandemic and one third cycling more.
‘Unworkable’ or a ‘brave step’? Row over Salthill cycleway continues
An “unworkable” plan “lacking in ambition”, or a necessary “brave step” towards reducing car dependency? The public consultation on the Salthill Cycleway proposals may have closed, but no heat has left the debate on the controversial proposals.
Ring road will increase traffic, not reduce it, says PBP Galway
Galway’s traffic congestion will not be eased, or reduced, by the Galway City Outer Ring Road, it will only be exacerbated by it, leading to an increase in pollution and environmental damage.
Why not go on a car fast this lent?
Mayo County Council's road safety office is appealing for people observing Lent to look at one more thing –encouraging people to reduce their car usage for Lent.
Between pandemic and Brexit, business needs to stay positive, says new Chamber president
The new president of Galway Chamber has said that in this challenging era, lodged between the Covid-19 outbreak and the impending Brexit, businesses have to remain positive and focused.
