100,000 to go electric in 7 years; MOTORISTS.UP to 100,000 motorists will switch to electric vehicles within seven years if it is made worth their while, it was claimed yesterday. An Oireachtas Noun 1. Oireachtas - the parliament of the Irish Republic parliament - a legislative assembly in certain countries Dail, Dail Eireann - the lower house of the parliament of the Irish Republic Committee said the Government must set ambitious targets to pioneer green technology and reduce carbon emissions. Member of the Oireachtas Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security, Simon Coveney Simon Coveney (Irish: Siomoin Ó Cómhanaigh; born June 16, 1972 in Cork) is an Irish politician. He is a member of Fine Gael, part of the European People's Party. Coveney is a Teachta Dála for Cork South Central. said: "It is happening elsewhere and Ireland will be left behind. "Very few people are buying new cars. This is a golden opportunity for the motor industry. "And we're not just talking about cartoonish two-seater cars. We're also talking about electric Range Rovers." Irish Mirror Comment: Page 6 |
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