Transport Minister Eamon Ryan’s remarks that motorists should drive slower to ease fuel consumption have been the subject of much debate since they were made earlier this week. But would a temporary reduction in speed limits have a positive impact on our fuel consumption?

Pauline O’Reilly is a Green Party Senator spoke to Ciara Kelly this morning.

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