Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Instead of putting tighter restrictions on diesel there should be more research into other types of cleaner fuel that can be used. Example biodiesel

Drivers should not be penalized when current public transportation is so unreliable that it can’t be trusted to get anywhere on time

If by implementing stricter emmisions targets on diesel cars will impact citizens negatively then I object. If it results in car manufactures improving engine efficiency then I’m for it but you would likely receive pushback from manufactures for the latter therefore, no

It depends on if the area, if there is infrastructure that allows the reasonable usage of EVs, then combustion vehicles should have stricter emission standards

Depends. There should be more funding into the research for cleaner fuels. Taxing those who use diesel vehicles puts pressure on low income individuals. Trying to roll out more electric cars might be bad for the environment because of how much energy and emissions can come out of manufacturing them. We need to find more ways to decouple manufacturing costs and sustainability by finding cleaner solutions

Absolutely, I think a lot of cars like this should be disallowed from the road once they have a certain lack of efficiency in terms of emissions per 100km or something like that. But I'm a big supporter of "Deconstruction" instead of "Demolition", as such, we could just remove the inefficient engines rather than having the whole thing put in a crusher that wastes many valuable materials

When electric vehicles become more affordable and public transport is more available across the country

I think people should go with more environmentally friendly options but if unaffordable and they decide diesel car they shouldn't be penalized. More efforts to make cars affordable should be encouraged

The govt need to provide an alternative which is just as efficient as a car before they implement emissions. At the moment Electric cars are fine for short range travel however anyone doing mileage on motorways an EV is not practical for them.

I Drive a diesel car I always have. I would love to drive an electric car but I don't have that kind of money to buy one.

Yes but there should these be implemented there needs to be more benefits to investing in an e-vehicle

no, not until the the public transport sector has improved reliability and reduced its costs. In future yes.

Until you make alternative/public transport more affordable or convenient then the current methods should not be penalised.

no as it only largely affects low income families investment into public transport should be priority over raising taxes on diesel and petrol

Public transportation should be improved as some people have no choice but to drive diesel cars, so why make things more awkward

Think about young people starting out to dive the cost of evs and hybrid cars are way to expensive on top of high insurance for new drivers

No. More development into alternative fuel sources and electric vehicles should take place first. We are not in a position to depend wholly on electric vehicles or alternative fuels. We survive on diesel vehicles, and will continue to, until there is sufficient evidence for safety, cost, infrastructure and economic viability of electric vehicles and alternative fuels.

Not until infrastructure is improved. Public transport etc. a lot of people are still forced to commute for work at unfavourable times

Yes, but on the provision that the transport and haulage industry is given a lot of help to make the changes to vehicles.

No you can not force people and some people may not have the money . Do it only if your going to help buy the cars

Not until we provide the services in order to maintain and charge eco friendly cars wich needs to be increased.

A lot of funding needs to be put into rural public transportation and subsidies for electric vehicles before increasing the cost for older vehicles

Yes, but if an alternative is provided for citizens who cannot afford to switch from a diesel vehicle

Only if they can develop decent schemes to help the working class afford electric vehicles and charger installation

In a domestic setting it should be quite strict but applying restrictions commercially is not foreseeably viable

Remove tax back on diesels and place it on petrols, so many companies want to switch to hybrid but don’t because of the tax on petrol

No, renewable energy transport options currently are not capable of replacing current vehicles for the general public, both financially and also the benefits of ev's are not a high enough improvement to justify this

Not everyone can afford electric vehicles and taxing people who can’t afford a better option leaves them worse off

No, diesel cars are more affordable and to do so would be negligent of the current cost of living crisis

No because if they do then they have to make electric vehicles affordable and have easy access to charging ports and to ensure that it’s easy to repair the vehicles and it can travel far like a diesel or patrol vehicle which all this will cost way more then just leaving diesel and patrol vehicles alone

Yes but they must provide a more the public with more charging stations for electric vehicles as currently driving electric is near impossible

Not until it is completely economically viable for people regardless of income to drive electric vehicles

No, Simply because most people in Ireland cant afford it.

Depending on the circumstances ! Companies should have to make an effort to green their diesel use.. Personal use in case should have less of a restrictive stance

I think it should be part of a much wider carbon tax scheme and should target vehicle models as opposed to just diesel vehicles

No, at present there is no viable alternative to for persons who live in rural areas or requore frequent long car journeys.

Only for driving in to city and large town centres. Outside of that people NEED their cars in ireland.

You should be able to keep your current car but cars being built from 2027 onwards should have the stricter standards

Base it on address. If you have more public transport options in your area, you should pay more for your car rather than countryside populations who need cars.

Electric cars are been fuelled by power plants that burn oil and diesel. This needs to be dealt with first. Stop putting the onus on the motorist.

It would depend on what that would mean for the general public , things also need to be cost efficient for people who are already struggling

Yes but they need to provide better alternatives for transport

No, instead incentivise people to use cars with lower emissions

The priority should be on working towards free, accessible public transport and reducing commercial emmisons

Not until there electric/hybrid cars are more viable in Ireland

Already paying in vrt tax and insurance and the money thw government gets doaent go back into road/the public

Only when the charging infrastructure is in place for people in terraced and apartment homes with no access to charging at their homes

Diesel tax should go up, but only a small bit, it's not fair to expect everyone to shift to electric cars, especially when everything is realy expensive right now.

Yes but make exemptions for those in rural areas or those in areas without public transport.

Have you or someone you know been directly affected by air pollution, and how do you think changes in diesel emission standards could affect this?

How does the debate on diesel emissions standards reflect broader societal values about the environment and economy?

In your experience, how well do you think local businesses would adapt to stricter diesel emissions standards?

How do school bus emissions in your area affect your thoughts on diesel emission standards and children's health?

What innovative solutions can you think of to reduce diesel emissions without significantly raising costs for consumers?

Can you envision a future where diesel vehicles are no longer used? What do you imagine would be the challenges and benefits?

How do you feel about the trade-offs between stricter environmental regulations and potential increases in vehicle costs?

What personal steps, if any, would you be willing to take to contribute to the reduction of harmful emissions, and why?

How would improving air quality in your city change your daily activities or health?

What's your take on balancing economic growth with environmental policies, especially in the context of vehicle emissions?