Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all.

CSO data

Claim: Achieving

9.1.1 The average distance of residential dwellings in Ireland from the main road network (which accounts for 6% of the country’s roads network) was 4.7 kms (excludes Regional and Local Roads Network). 

9.1.2 The total number of vehicles rose from 2,593,375 to 2,790,778 between 2015 and 2019. There were 2,168,099 private cars (78% of all vehicles) and 362,699 goods vehicles (13%) in 2019.