New homeowners who start their commute in the dark to beat mounting daily congestion would not be surprised that in 2006 Dublin was used by the European Environment Agency (EEA) as a worst case example of urban sprawl. Like other cities, towns and even villages around the country, Dublin’s expansion was, and continues to be, ad hoc and developer-driven.
This example text from a political party manifesto is supportive of direct government control of the economy, e.g. price control or minimum wages