Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 April 2026
396. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the total budget allocated for electric vehicle purchase grants in 2026; the amount committed to date; if additional Exchequer funding will be provided if demand exceeds the allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28330/26]
View answer397. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if projections indicate that electric vehicle grant funding may be exhausted before year end; if contingency funding is in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28331/26]
View answer398. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the additional measures that are planned to support electric vehicle uptake, including grants, tax incentives and charging infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28333/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 396, 397 and 398 together.
The Government is fully committed to supporting the transition to zero emission and making electric vehicles accessible to all.
In 2026, €67m has been allocated for the EV Purchase Grant administered by the SEAI. €7m has been allocated for the Electric Small Public Service Vehicle Grant (ESPSV) which is administered by the NTA and €4m has been allocated to the Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle Grant (ZEHDV), administered by TII.
Funding and incentives for Electric Vehicles are under regular review by Departmental officials with a view to targeting exchequer funding which can deliver most effectively against Government priorities. It should be noted that decisions on financial incentives must be taken in the context of overall financial sustainability and greatest impact.
We will continue to take a balanced approach, ensuring that our incentives and policy measures are both ambitious and deliverable within our current environment.
