Abstract
This article evolved out of an address I gave to the CILT webinar, ‘Are we on the road to sustainable freight transport?’ on 16 April 2021.Their webinar saw the official launch of CILT’s Transport Policy Review entitled ‘Where does Ireland stand on Climate Change for Transport and Logistics Sectors?’ [1]. I submit that Ireland’s transport is centre stage, given that there have been quite a number of new developments, policy initiatives and operational changes that, in recent times. As the CILT’s Policy Review points out – “Ireland will need policies and measures that are radical, innovative, and forward-looking to reduce carbon emissions from the transport sector”. Some of the expected changes will pose challenges; some will create opportunities and some will have unexpected consequences.
Let me develop this theme under four headings:-
1. Delivering Sustainable Freight Transport;
2. Responding to the National Investment Framework for Transport;
3. Availing of opportunities in the new National Development Plan, and
4. Achieving wider communications
Disclaimer
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