The Green Party today pledged to spend three times more on public transport than roads if it formed part of the next government.

Launching its transport manifesto '75:25 Transport Vision' in Dublin, Green transport spokesperson Ciarán Cuffe said:

Minister for Sustainable Transport, Ciarán Cuffe TD opened the Conference on Creating a Walking Zone in Sligo at the Glasshouse Hotel.

Ciarán Cuffe TD, and Minister for Sustainable Transport, today marked National Walk to School Week 2010 by visiting St Brigids Girls National School in Cabinteely.

National Walk to School Week, which runs from Monday 17th to Friday 21st May in Green-Schools across the country, encourages pupils, parents and teachers to walk to school through events such as Walk on Wednesday, Feet First Fridays, sponsored walks and walking fancy dress competitions.

Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire Ciarán Cuffe said: