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EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 6 MIN

Concerns over a lack of technicians qualified to work on electric vehicles

from This Week · host RTÉ Radio 1

The electric vehicle market continues to grow with battery-powered cars outselling petrol models in Ireland. If the latest trend continues, electric cars will likely outpace the combined sales of petrol and diesel cars this year. However an impending skill shortage could hamper this continued growth with concerns around a lack of technicians.

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