Malcolm Byrne
Question:364. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport to outline measures to increase the number of public electric vehicle charging points around the country. [39124/26]
View answerTuesday, 26 May 2026
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The 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 2026 to support the continued transition to EVs, which includes almost €45m towards infrastructure delivery.
This includes funding the delivery of motorway charging hubs, national primary and secondary roads high powered charging, and a pilot scheme for EV infrastructure in 15 Local Authorities.
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.
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.