Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Government has set an ambitious plan to have all new cars in 2030 zero-emissions capable. It is one of the most ambitious plans in Europe. Budget 2019 introduces a 1% VRT surcharge for new and imported diesel cars, in addition to an investment of €13 million in support of the use of electric vehicles. It also provides for the extension of VRT relief for hybrid cars to the end of 2019 and the 0% benefit-in-kind rate for electric vehicles for a further three years. In addition, there will be increased investment in public transport under Project Ireland 2040. I will be happy to have another debate on Project Ireland 2040 to remind Members opposite of what the Government is committed to doing in capital investment terms.