Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am glad the Minister said step change because Ireland as a nation is behind the curve and in a catch-up situation. There needs to be a step change in pace in terms of the network and encouraging people to use electric cars and to have more of them.

Will the Minister clarify one aspect? He indicated that €1.5 million was available to his Department, but when this was raised earlier this year the Minister said that €1.8 million was available. Has spending started-----

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