Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 February 2023
208. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding allocated to electric vehicle grants in 2021, 2022, and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5371/23]
View answer209. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding that was allocated to EV grants and supports in 2021, 2022, and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5394/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 208 and 209 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 Government has already committed significant funding to support low emitting vehicles through the National Development Plan, which currently includes an allocation of almost €500 million for the period 2021-2025 and additional support from the Climate Action Fund and the Shared Island Fund.
€110m has been allocated in 2023 to ensure the continued transition to electric vehicles which includes funding for EV grants and EV charging infrastructure. This underpins the Government’s commitment to making electric vehicles accessible to all. This funding will continue to incentivise the switch to electric vehicles as well as enabling the expansion of a fast and rapid electric vehicle charging network to stay ahead of demand.
The following table outlines the funding allocated to the uptake of EVs in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
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2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
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€36.5m |
€102m |
€110m |
