Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 April 2026
399. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the level of capital investment committed in 2026 for public EV charging infrastructure; and whether this is sufficient to meet projected demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28334/26]
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.
Over €120m has been allocated in the Transport Vote in 2026 to support the continued transition to EVs, which includes over €44m towards infrastructure delivery. Additionally, the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Infrastructure Scheme is a €15 million all-island initiative supporting the installation of publicly accessible EV chargers in sports clubs. The aim of the scheme is to install a network of publicly accessible EV chargers in communities throughout the country, through their local sports clubs.
The 2026 infrastructure allocation will fund delivery of all motorway charging hubs, along with significant investment in the national primary and secondary roads high powered charging. It also includes funding for pilot EV infrastructure schemes in 15 Local Authorities, and the phase 1 rollout of the Dublin and Limerick EV infrastructure networks.
In February, ZEVI published for consultation a refreshed National EV Infrastructure Strategy that sets out the next phase of Ireland’s EV charging infrastructure rollout. This updated strategy will build on the progress of recent years under the 2022-25 National EV Infrastructure Charging Strategy and ensure charging infrastructure keeps pace with the rapidly growing level of EV adoption in Ireland.
