Public transport should continue to get twice as much investment funding as roads, the professional body for engineers in Ireland has said. The Government abandoned the policy when it published details of planned transport spending under the revised National Development Plan last month. The body is calling for restoration of the funding priority, further support for working from home, continued work on unblocking planning delays and renewed focus on rail and rural public transport. One in four (24 per cent) avoid public transport because they want personal space while travelling. The research revealed other challenges to greener travel, particularly in rural Ireland where lack of footpaths impedes walking or connecting with public transport.

Source: The Irish Times December 15, 2025 15:30 UTC