Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate the case the Deputy is making for the further support of EVs. It is interesting to see the growth that has taken place and I hope it will continue in the coming years as EV technology improves and as we do a better job of rolling out the charging network needed to facilitate those who use EVs. We have made reasonable progress but it is very obvious that we need to do even more, particularly in some cities, as Deputy Gogarty raised with me last week. I have outlined the different measures in place.

I will of course consider whether any further steps are needed, and I thank the Deputy for raising this. I have to remind the Dáil again that this is all subject to budget decisions. All of these options will have costs and we have look in the round at all the decisions we make in budget 2026. I thank the Deputy for acknowledging the measures that are in place, particularly with regard to motor tax. I know the Deputy wants this to go lower but all these things will be considered in October.

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