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Are We Too Dependent On Cars In Rural Ireland?

The average cost of running a family car in Ireland is €10,690 a year, well over €200 a week. Local...

5:17 PM - 21 Sep 2021

Are We Too Dependent On Cars I...

The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Are We Too Dependent On Cars In Rural Ireland?

5:17 PM - 21 Sep 2021

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The average cost of running a family car in Ireland is €10,690 a year, well over €200 a week.

Local link transport is a potential solution to transport issues costing €14.3 million a year.

Are We Too Dependent On Cars In Rural Ireland?

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John Gibbons, Environmental Commentator and Michael Sheridan, Motoring Journalist joined the Last Word to discuss.

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