John Clendennen (Offaly, Fine Gael)
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214. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications received by the National Transport Authority from Offaly based operators for the 2025 electric small public service vehicle (eSPSV) grant scheme when it launched in February 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35176/25]

John Clendennen (Offaly, Fine Gael)
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215. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of successful applications for the 2025 electric small public service vehicle (eSPSV) grant scheme awarded to Offaly based operators in the first round of applications, which was launched in February 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35177/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 215 together.

The Electric Small Public Service Vehicle Grant Scheme supports the uptake of EVs in the SPSVs sector (taxis, hackneys, and limousines).

Due to the record number of applications, the eSPSV25 Grant Scheme was fully subscribed and temporarily paused in order to review and process the eligible applications received.

The grant Scheme re-opened for applications on Monday 23rd June.

Eight applications were received from applicants with addresses in Offaly. Of which one was paid, one withdrew, and 6 went to lapsed status.

This figure excludes those who applied with the reopening of the grant.