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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: ESB: Chairperson Designate (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: Yes. Another was legislation to allow the use of taxi lanes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: ESB: Chairperson Designate (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: A lot of education is also required.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: ESB: Chairperson Designate (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: We can take it up at another forum. I thank Ms Graham for engaging with us. I have no doubt that, with the enthusiastic approach she has demonstrated today, her term will be very successful. We will forward the transcript of today's discussion to the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Alex White, for his information and consideration.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electric Vehicles: Discussion with Irish EV Owners Association (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: The next item is a discussion with representatives of the Irish EV Owners' Association on the subject of electric cars. We are all more conscious of the benefits of electric vehicles, having recently engaged with the Volkswagen Group on incorrect emissions readings. On behalf of the joint committee, I welcome Mr. Frank Barr, Mr. Paddy Carroll, Mr. Joe McCarthy and Mr. Guillaume Séguin...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electric Vehicles: Discussion with Irish EV Owners Association (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Carroll. Obviously, the association has presented a comprehensive wish list and it is good it is clearly outlined. Before handing over to Deputy Dooley, can I ask whether there is any particular priority? Are there key items in that wish list that could make for rapid change? Second, the joint committee has just interviewed the chair-designate of the ESB on her appointment as...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electric Vehicles: Discussion with Irish EV Owners Association (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: I attended a presentation some time ago by the chairman of the transport committee in the Norwegian Parliament. It was very impressive, but somebody said to me afterwards that the price of an ordinary car in Norway was huge compared to that in Ireland. I did not have that information at the time. Is VRT taken off? Somebody mentioned a price of €50,000 or €60,000 for a car.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electric Vehicles: Discussion with Irish EV Owners Association (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: Yes, but the initial cost is very high. Is that true?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electric Vehicles: Discussion with Irish EV Owners Association (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: These incentives were outlined, but not all of the information was given on the day. I only received it afterwards.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electric Vehicles: Discussion with Irish EV Owners Association (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: Deputy Dessie Ellis is giving way to Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electric Vehicles: Discussion with Irish EV Owners Association (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: Deputy Fitzmaurice asked how far a car can travel on a single charge and the answer indicated that the range is lower in winter. Is that because of a reduction in temperature?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electric Vehicles: Discussion with Irish EV Owners Association (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: Do other elements affect this? For example, what happens in a storm or against wind?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electric Vehicles: Discussion with Irish EV Owners Association (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: The wind was behind him.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electric Vehicles: Discussion with Irish EV Owners Association (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: We are learning much this morning, which is important.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electric Vehicles: Discussion with Irish EV Owners Association (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: Is there a cost identified with putting in a charger in a location?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electric Vehicles: Discussion with Irish EV Owners Association (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: It is not excessive in any event.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electric Vehicles: Discussion with Irish EV Owners Association (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: We will consider it. It is important that we know the issues to see whether there can be a resolution.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electric Vehicles: Discussion with Irish EV Owners Association (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: We will not be traipsing though that debate today but I know what the Deputy is talking about.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electric Vehicles: Discussion with Irish EV Owners Association (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: I gather there is a bigger uptake in 2015. It has increased relative to other areas, although it is starting from a low base.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electric Vehicles: Discussion with Irish EV Owners Association (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: It is slow but it is progress.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electric Vehicles: Discussion with Irish EV Owners Association (18 Nov 2015)
John O'Mahony: The main message is that the technology is improving all the time and there will be a benefit down the line. I have two final questions but I note that Deputy Colreavy wants to contribute.