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Irish congestion toll shines light on lagging sustainability action amid budget woes, minimal taxation

Published 20:38 on January 11, 2024  /  Last updated at 20:38 on January 11, 2024  / Alejandra Padin-Dujon /  Carbon Taxes, EMEA

An Irish road congestion toll in effect as of Jan. 1 provoked sharp rebuke from a Dublin-area official on Thursday as the EU country lags on sustainability commitments amid tightening purse strings and reluctance to tax heavy-emitting industries.
An Irish road congestion toll in effect as of Jan. 1 provoked sharp rebuke from a Dublin-area official on Thursday as the EU country lags on sustainability commitments amid tightening purse strings and reluctance to tax heavy-emitting industries.


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