AmCham Response to Public consultation on Moving Together, A Strategic Approach to the Improved Efficiency of the Transport System in Ireland

AmCham welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Department of Transport’s consultation “Moving Together: A Strategic Approach to the Improved Efficiency of the Transport System in Ireland.” The transport sector represents 19.4% of Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions, and whilst other sectors decreased their emissions in 2022, transport saw an increase of 6%.1 Significant changes to Ireland’s transport system are therefore needed if carbon emissions are to be meaningfully reduced.

AmCham acknowledges that demand management will play a role in this transition, and in this regard welcomes a number of the recommendations noted in the strategy. Centrally, however, the delivery of vital transport infrastructure and sustainable public transport solutions will be the core driver of emission reductions within the transport sector. Demand management measures cannot be expected or achieved without having the necessary alternative transport infrastructure in place. This should be taken into consideration in terms of the implementation of demand side measures.

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