Shane Ross apologises for 'jumping the gun' over photo with non-operational charging point

The Minister has since deleted his original tweet.

Shane Ross apologises for 'jumping the gun' over photo with non-operational charging point
Mon, 26 Aug, 2019 - 13:55
Marita Moloney

Minister for Transport Shane Ross has apologised after posing for a photograph at an electric vehicle charging point that is not actually operational.

Mr Ross posted a picture on social media yesterday holding the charger beside a car in Marlay Park.

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