Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have a question on electric vehicle charging infrastructure and the carbon footprint. There is a great need for considerable investment in this infrastructure. I understand there are only six public charging points in Drogheda. There has been a considerable increase in the number of electric cars sold. What plan, if any, has the Department to work with the ESB or others to have a proper, first-rate network around the country? The main issue is that people want to buy electric cars but they have range anxiety because they are not certain that if they drive over 200 km, to places they do not normally go, they will be able to charge them.