To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the aims and objectives of the new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Taskforce.

Following my announcement of the establishment of an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Task-Force, I have issued invitations to a number of key stakeholders asking them to join the Task-Force. The role of this Task-Force is to consider EV Infrastructure in the context of the overarching principles of prioritising active travel (walking, wheeling and cycling) and public transport towards decarbonising our transport system. In establishing this Task-Force, I recognise the importance of having a modern, reliable public electric vehicle charging infrastructure to provide confidence to users of ultra-low emission vehicles and improving connectivity across the North.

It is planned to hold the inaugural meeting of the group prior to Christmas, subject to the availability of representatives and the specific aims and objectives of the Task-Force will be set out in more detail once they have been finalised by the group.

I remain committed to working in partnership with Executive colleagues and others across our islands to help deliver a change in the way we travel that also helps us to tackle the climate crisis.