Ms Laura Behan:

That infrastructure undoubtedly needs to be expanded and more investment needs to be put in place. Although the ESB will be in a position to invest in it from its own resources, it is also fair to say that it will probably be seeking some assistance from the Government to help with the roll-out of the fast-charging network. That is much needed to alleviate the range anxiety about long distances that was mentioned. We hope that the charging of EVs will mostly take place in people's homes and that people will avail of the fast-charging network for helping them with long journeys. As the range of vehicles increases, all of the need for that infrastructure should lessen over time. It is, however, the responsibility of the Government to help with the take-up of EVs at this point in their development and also to invest in ensuring that some of that range anxiety can be alleviated.