Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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267. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of EV grants provided in the first six months of 2021, by vehicle model in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41131/21]

Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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268. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number and value of EV grants provided in the first six months of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41132/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 267 and 268 together.

Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. The Programme for Government commits to 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. The national car and van (LGV) fleet accounts for almost 60% of all land transport emissions, and so a transition to low emissions vehicles, including EVs, is a necessary step-change to effect a substantial reduction in transport emissions.

An overview of the number and value of EV grants provided in the first six months of 2021 by vehicle model is set out in the following table: