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3 of 4 journeys made by car

People in Ireland seem reluctant to get out of the car and catch a bus, train or even jump on a bike...
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6:56 AM - 6 Jul 2015



3 of 4 journeys made by car

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3 of 4 journeys made by car

TodayFM
TodayFM

6:56 AM - 6 Jul 2015



People in Ireland seem reluctant to get out of the car and catch a bus, train or even jump on a bike.

A report from the Department of Transport shows 3 out of 4 journeys made across the country in 2013 was by car.

That's a slight increase on the figure for 2009.

The report also highlights a drop of more than 40 per cent in the number of pupils taking their bikes to secondary schools.

The Transport Minister says private car use, especially for short journeys of 2 kilometres or less is 'concerning'.



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