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EV Charging Gap Widens Despite Promises | Cork News
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is lagging behind government promises, with less than half of allocated funds spent despite rising EV adoption. Over 148 million euros has been set aside since 2022, but only 63 million has been drawn down — and even with an extra 40 million added last year, just 10.8 million was used. Officials blame delays in planning, grid connections, and milestone-based payments, while critics like Sinn Féin’s Pa Daly accuse the government of greenwashing, saying they’re pushing EVs without building the necessary charging network. Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien…
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