ESB has confirmed it is to replace several electric vehicle charge-points across Northern IReland.

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement, however she said greater investment is needed to build the network.

She said: "These charge-points were in poor condition and in urgent need of an upgrade.

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"They are now beginning the next phase to replace a further 15 AC Fast and five Rapid chargers in the coming weeks.

"I'm delighted this will include replacing charge-points in areas such as at Monaghan Street, Five Ways on the Armagh Road, and the Quays shopping centre in Newry.

"The current charge-point network is in poor condition and much more needs done to build the network to help encourage people to take up electric vehicles.

"I will continue to press Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to support the charge-point network."