Identifying hotspots of transport disadvantage and car dependency in rural Ireland

This paper explores the concepts of car dependency and transport disadvantage correlation between them in rural Ireland as a means highlighting incidences possible forced ownership with use Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Societal cultural challenges associated prevalence private primary or some cases only form mobility for people living areas are examined resulting potential (FCO). Those defined being to own those who may find themselves circumstances low accessibility income, which is intensified by need economically participate society financial gain . examines existing gap necessity provision reliable public Ireland, frequently attributed major determinant FCO literature. While it acknowledged that similarly exists urban under same similar conditions, this focuses exclusively on incidence due potentially higher levels dependency. The main objective identify hotspots susceptible increasing rates disadvantage. Using information gained from identifying locations these hotspots, planners policymakers can tailor interventions improve sustainable address equity concerns.