A Dublin TD has claimed that new congestion charges for motorists would "choke our city centres" and have a devastating impact on businesses and retailers.
Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins has raised concerns after new modelling from the National Transport Authority which suggests congestion charges of €10 for motorists, and a 400% increase on parking charges to deter cars from entering city centres. It comes as a strategy is due to be announced by the Government this week to reduce Ireland's emissions targets.
Meanwhile, the modelling also suggests potential increases in petrol and diesel costs. Deputy Higgins said: “Any plan should focus on how we continue to prioritise improving public transport infrastructure instead of punishing people out of their cars.
