SUVs are in the cross-hairs of transport minister Eamon Ryan, due to their energy inefficiency and the increased safety risk they pose to pedestrians and cyclists
Eamon Ryan is planning to curb the sale of SUVs by increasing the VRT on the vehicles due to their higher environmental emissions. Sports utility vehicles require more energy to move around than smaller cars, due to their heavier weight and poorer aerodynamics. The Business Post understands the transport minister has been discussing the matter with Green Party TDs, who are keen to see changes brought in soon to reverse the continuing rise in sales...
obraonain Can he define an SUV? (Many full EVs are tall, four wheel drive, very heavy..) he is going to attack hybrid cars to dent SUVs EU court for Mr Ryan me thinks!
obraonain EamonRyan you are a menace on society. The sooner the better an election comes along. We are sick to death of your fanatical communist decisions and influence on Irish society. JUST GO
obraonain Would love to know what the geographical spread of SUVs is in Ireland. Certainly feels like they’re weirdly more of an urban phenomenon
obraonain Is the merrionstreet still robbing poor people to give grants to the trendy Greens for bicycles? Or has this crime been stopped?