A new charge on all new petrol and diesel cars is expected to be introduced in next week's budget.
The new environmental health surcharge will be linked to nitrogen oxide and other pollutants, with higher surcharges for higher-emitting cars.
An average new diesel car, would face charges of between €215 and €430.
The average new petrol car would face charges of between €115 and €230.
The charges would likely be significantly higher for used imports.
Almost €3.7M Worth Of Cannabis Seized.
One male, aged in his 60’s, was arrested by An Garda Síochána.
Calls For Redress For Westbank Orphanage Survivors In Greystones
The orphanage's survivors have criticised their exclusion from the Mother and Baby Home Redress Scheme up to this point.
Gardai Appeal For Witnesses Following Crash Near Baltinglass
Gardaí are continuing to investigate the fatal crash that occurred shortly before 5am on Sunday at Slaney Park in Baltinglass.
Work To Begin Shortly In Effort To Improve Wicklow Port
Bed-levelling works are due to begin shortly in Wicklow Port.
Protests Outside The Taoiseach's House In Greystones
A protest was held outside the Taoiseach's home last night.
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