Mr. Joe McCarthy:

I would like to mention something about green tourism. There is a great opportunity for Ireland, although it is still in its infancy. In the association, we have seen drivers coming from different countries and asking for information about the infrastructure in Ireland. One of our members has driven from Cork to Holland and back in his electric car. The biggest attraction we have in Ireland is the Wild Atlantic Way. Some of us would like to do the Wild Atlantic Way in electric vehicles but the west coast has the weakest infrastructure. Hence the proposal that some sort of grant be given to hotels, guest houses and points of interest along that route. That is so drivers can have a meal or stay overnight while charging the vehicle before enjoying that fantastic coast.