Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
61. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the final report of the urban transport-related air pollution group will be published soon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42342/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraDrafting of the final report of the Urban Transport Related Air Pollution Working Group (UTRAP) is underway. It is expected to be completed by the end of September and published shortly thereafter. An interim report was published in 2021, which can be accessed at:
www.gov.ie/en/publication/3f634-urban-transport-related-air-pollution-utrap-working-group/
The final report will be published in two parts, the first part will provide an update to the interim report, setting out the current state of play in relation to actions taken to reduce urban transport related air pollution. It will incorporate the most up to date data, research and policy developments and the progress made on the original recommendations. The second part will set out the final recommendations from the group, as well as the format and objectives for the future of UTRAP in line with the objectives of the Clean Air Strategy.
