Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
684 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the number of charge points for electric vehicles in operation here; the number of charge points at planning stage; the timeframe for their operation; his views on the optimum number of charge points necessary to facilitate a significant fleet of electric cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30074/08]
View answer728 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Transport the supports and initiatives he has initiated to support the increased use of electric transport vehicles particularly in urban areas; his plans to support the increased use of electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30796/08]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 684 and 728 together.
The detailed information requested is not available in my Department. I recognise the need to achieve a shift towards more sustainable transport modes and, to this end, I propose to publish a Sustainable Travel and Transport Action Plan before the end of this year. It is my intention that the Plan will include actions to promote a switch to electric vehicles.
