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Leitrim councillor calls for reintroduction of EV scrappage scheme

Jul 14, 2026 13:25
By Shannonside News
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Leitrim councillor calls for reintroduction of EV scrappage scheme

The pilot scheme was brought in to encourage motorists with older diesel or petrol cars to switch to electric.

A Leitrim Councillor has called for the EV scrappage scheme to be reintroduced.
Fianna Fáil's Paddy O'Rourke brought forward a motion on the issue to yesterday's Leitrim County Council meeting.
The pilot scheme was brought in to encourage motorists with older diesel or petrol cars to switch to Electric.

The scheme proved extremely popular and was fully subscribed within an hour of going live.
Cllr O'Rourke says further funding should be made available to reintroduce the scheme:

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Cllr O'Rourke also says some tweaks may be needed going forward:

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