A new 248 jobs are to be created in Ireland’s local authorities to expand walking and cycling facilities all over the country. Eamon Ryan Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport made the announcement and he joined us on the show and also discussed covid restrictions.

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