A New Just Transition Scheme for developing community electric vehicle charging points through out the Shannonside Region has been launched today.
The Scheme will see €15 million invested from the EU Just Transition Fund, to support the roll-out of publicly accessible, fast charge point infrastructure in Longford, Roscommon and Leitrim.
The EU Just Transition Fund is an initiative is designed to help communities manage the negative impacts from the transition away from fossil fuel-intensive industries.
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This scheme aims to provide EV charging points at public facilities such as community centres, libraries, health centres and recreational facilities.
The initiative was launched this morning by Minister for Transport and Climate, Eamon Ryan.
