Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020
843. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the working group on urban transport-related air pollution will report with recommendations to address pollution from traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9628/20]
View answerThe Urban Transport-Related Air Pollution Working Group (UTRAP) was formed in Autumn 2019, following a joint decision by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, in recognition of the role that the two Departments have to play in improving air quality nationally. The group was established in order to develop a plan to improve air quality as a direct result of transport-related air pollution and is co-chaired by the two Departments. The group is to consider potential measures and any associated actions and supports required to facilitate their effective uptake to address Nitrogen Oxide, Particulate Matter and other air pollution directly related to transport.
The group has met on several occasions to discuss a broad range of topics including modelling and monitoring, vehicle standards and the transition of the public transport fleet. The group will continue to meet throughout the summer to examine topics such as demand management measures and the possible impacts of COVID-19, with the aim of presenting a report and recommendations to Government before the end of the year.
