Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I will come in again later but for now I will finish on these points on the ten-year rule. In my opinion, 2011 was a different time. Vehicles will still have to be tested for suitability and their standard maintained. Many of these vehicles have been off the road for an extended period because of the Covid pandemic. The price of second-hand vehicles in 2022 is very different from what it was in 2011. The availability of electric vehicles at this time is also an issue. We know there are supply chain issues. There is a strong argument to be made for an extension. This would help us in our transition to an electric fleet. I will leave that with Ms Graham although I may come in again.