Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 November 2025
239. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if each local authority has prepared or is preparing a regional or local electric vehicle charging plan; the status of these plans by local authority; the way in which they align with national targets under the EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy and the National Road Network EV Charging Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65078/25]
View answerThe Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the EV charging network over the coming years and reaching climate targets. Having an effective and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles.
The National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy outlines the requirements for publicly accessible charging. The objective is to be ahead of demand and deliver on the AFIR requirements and install EV Infrastructure that is capable of meeting user needs. This strategy, is currently being revised with a refreshed strategy for 2026-2028 to be published for consultation in the coming months.
The Regional and Local EV Charging Network Plan, which focuses on destination and neighbourhood charging, was published in April this year. This plan focuses on EV Infrastructure for Light Duty Vehicles based on user needs and AFIR Fleet based targets to 2030. With Government support and in partnership with the public and private sector, the roll out will be led by Local Authorities.
Local authorities are funded by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) to develop local and regional EV charging network strategies and implementation plans. This process will identify the capacity and number of charge points required in each area, including on-street chargers to serve residents without access to private off-street parking. These strategies, combined with the delivery of LDV charging on the National Road network, led by TII, are designed to meet national targets for the provision of EV charging infrastructure.
Some authorities have already completed their strategies, while others are in progress. It is anticipated that most of these plans will be finalised by end of 2025. While strategies are being finalised, ZEVI is funding 26 pilot infrastructure projects across 15 Local Authorities and dedicated EV charging infrastructure officers.
