Row erupts between Shane Ross and Denis Naughten over use of bus lanes by electric cars

A row has erupted between ministers Shane Ross and Denis Naughten over whether electric cars should be allowed use bus lanes, the Irish Examiner can reveal.

Both ministers brought a memo to the Cabinet on Tuesday aimed at increasing the numbers of people driving electric cars.

Under the proposals, drivers are to be given free parking in cities, road toll exemptions, and other tax measures as part of measures to convince them to swap existing cars for eco-friendly electric alternatives.