Electric Vehicles

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Questions (439)

Aindrias Moynihan

Question:

439. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to implementing a new electric vehicle grant that will provide free and discounted parking in towns and cities for electric vehicle drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21075/22]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

The Government provides a generous suite of incentives in support of the transition to electric vehicles. However, decisions regarding publicly accessible parking and any associated charging fees are a Local Authority matter.