Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 October 2025
327. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on his Department’s work to deliver the destination charge point scheme, as committed to in the Climate Action Plan 2025 and due in Quarter 4 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55486/25]
View answerThe Regional and Local EV Charging Network Plan was launched in April 2025.
Developed by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI), the plan sets targets and strategies for local authorities (LA) to drive EV infrastructure development at destination and neighbourhood locations, with government support.
This is in alignment with both national and EU climate goals, helping to cut emissions and move towards a fully decarbonised transport sector by 2050.
Led by local authorities, the Regional and Local Plan ensures a cohesive and standardised approach, which will promote a unified and efficient roll out of charging infrastructure and facilitate the equitable transition to EVs.
This is another significant step in the ongoing roll out of publicly accessible charge points. The plan will sit alongside the existing National Road EV Charging Plan, En-route Charging Schemes, and of course the widespread use of home charging which will remain the best and most efficient way to roll out EV charging for all.
As we look to roll out the Regional and Local EV Charging Network Plan, Local Authorities have grouped into 10 regional and city groups to manage the development of Local EV Network Plans. Some of these plan are already complete and they have moved to procure and roll out EV charging infrastructure.
ZEVI is supporting Local Authorities by funding dedicated EV charging infrastructure officers in each Local Authority, to co-ordinate and lead on the roll out of charging infrastructure. While strategies are being finalised, ZEVI is funding pilot infrastructure projects in a number of Local Authorities, confirming the commitment for LA roll-out.
