Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 75:

In page 53, after line 13, to insert the following:

“PART 15

MISCELLANEOUS

Functions of Minister in relation to zero to low emission vehicles

56.(1) The Minister for Transport (referred to in this section as the “Minister”) shall promote and seek to accelerate the uptake of zero to low emission vehicles.

(2) The Minister shall promote and increase and develop public awareness of zero to low emission vehicles and the availability of recharging infrastructure and refuelling infrastructure for zero to low emission vehicles.

(3) The Minister may—

(a) assist the provision of recharging infrastructure and refuelling infrastructure for zero to low emission vehicles,

(b) carry out, arrange to have carried out or assist the carrying out of training and research activities in relation to zero to low emission vehicles and recharging infrastructure and refuelling infrastructure for zero to low emission vehicles,

(c) promote and assist research, development and demonstration of technologies connected with zero to low emission vehicles and recharging infrastructure and refuelling infrastructure for zero to low emission vehicles,

(d) provide advice, information and guidance in relation to design, standards, accessibility, operation and consumer use of zero to low emission vehicles and recharging infrastructure and refuelling infrastructure for zero to low emission vehicles, and

(e) engage with stakeholders and prepare reports in relation to the development of the electricity network to meet requirements for charging infrastructure for zero to low emission vehicles.”.