“We absolutely should be looking at a polluter pays system.” London-style low-emission zones are the answer to the “extraordinarily bad” air pollution in Dublin – Gannon. BKNT
London-style low-emission zones are the answer to the “extraordinarily bad” air pollution in Dublin city centre, according to a Social Democrats TD.
He was speaking after new figures from the Google Air Smart Dublin study found that air pollution in Phibsborough is way above the EU limit.Under EU Air Quality Directives, countries have an air pollution limit of 40 μg/m3 of nitrogen dioxide an hour on average over a year.World Health Organisation guidelines call for a limit of just 10 μg/m3.
“They’re widening the expansion of the low-emission zones so if your car is one that pollutes - has a higher level of polluting emissions than other cars - you pay a fine and a fee.”He admitted that congestion charges have their own problems – noting that there would need to be incentives for people on low incomes and those that need to drive for work.
“Respiratory problems around Phibsborough - actually around the city centre in general in Dublin 1 - are the highest in the country.”He said he understands that congestion charges are not a popular proposition but insisted it is time for politicians to “be brave”.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Kerry babies’ period ‘extraordinarily traumatic and painful for people’, says HarrisTwo people have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a baby’s body on a Kerry beach in 1984
Read more »
Union chief Mick Lynch to address Dublin event celebrating author Robert NoonanOrganisers hope festival honouring author of the The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists will become annual event providing platform for political debate
Read more »
Two 14-year-old girls missing in Dublin since yesterdayGardaí have issued an appeal over two 14-year-old girls who have been missing in Dublin since yesterday morning.
Read more »
Dublin’s ghost ship: Future of capsized ferry remains in watery limboDublin’s ghost ship: The MV Naomh Éanna once ran the ferry service between Galway and the Aran Islands sailing as CIÉ's only seafaring vessel. Now she lingers in a dock close to the place of her construction, listing over to her left-hand side
Read more »
Dublin Airport gets go-ahead to toll drivers dropping or collecting passengersAn Bord Pleanála has upheld the decision of Fingal County Council to grant planning permission to DAA to develop new, tolled drop-off and pick-up zones at the airport’s two terminals
Read more »
Two teenage girls missing from south Dublin found safe and wellThe 14-year-olds were reported missing yesterday morning.
Read more »