Ireland should increase internal flights, instead of banning them like France, one LunchtimeLiveNT listener has said.
France has banned short-haul flights where people are able to get a train instead, in a bid to reduce carbon emissions.The law also specifies that train routes must be frequent and able to meet the needs of passengers who would otherwise fly."I think it's right for France - if it works for them, fine," she said."In fact I think we should increase the infrastructure for domestic flights and put into an industry.
"I would love to see a big chunk of flights into Dublin actually being directed towards our regional airports to provide for more regional tourism. "A lot of people are flying into Dublin and... they're going straight down to Cork, Kerry, some of the beautiful sights that we see."But domestic flights, in a country the size of Ireland, is absolutely not acceptable in the world of climate change".
Aer Lingus and Ryanair planes are seen at Dublin Airport in April 2020. Picture by: Leon Farrell / RollingNews.ie"Do we want higher carbon taxes on our fuels for private car use? That will disproportionately affect rural Ireland."This is a zero-sum game," he added.Main image: A departure board at Dublin Airport is seen in February 2021. Picture by: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie
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