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

Page 127 of the programme for Government sets out that Ireland will become a leader in the take-up of electric vehicles. To do that we will need a network of charging points across the country. While people are willing to switch over, range anxiety is a major issue. I recognise that there are grants for the installation of chargers at home. As I have raised recently, however, businesses throughout the country want to take the initiative and put chargers in place, including small and medium-sized enterprises, shops, restaurants and so on. They are willing to support the Government's efforts. Can they be given grant aid? This could extend the network right across the country to areas that are not otherwise commercially viable and which councils may not consider either.

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