Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I hear the comments of the witnesses from the IRHA. I am mindful of the fact that a ferry company in Norway is now banning hybrid cars and electric cars from boarding its ships because of the issues in respect of putting out fires. In terms of the trajectory, the manufacturers have come together to state that there will be no more diesel trucks in Europe by 2040. They have already signed that agreement. There are electric trucks. The various manufacturers are offering a wide range in that regard.

Where does the IRHA believe we are at? Will we see more aggressive use of electric trucks on the roads in Ireland or does the association think the issue of the battery and the fact the trucks have to go on to a boat is a massive impediment in terms of the use of EVs on an island in the future?