Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 June 2026
152. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the total number of electric vehicle (EV) charging points at disabled parking locations; the number of these charging points per county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46278/26]
View answer188. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the action being taken by his Department to ensure that there are electric vehicle (EV) charging points at disabled parking locations nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46279/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 188 together.
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, accessible, and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling all drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles.
While a breakdown on the provision of charging points at disabled parking locations is not currently available, public funding for universal design in EV charging infrastructure is a critical aspect of the transition to electric vehicles.
In Ireland, public funding support for EV charging stations is directly tied to the Universal Design Guidelines for EV Charging Infrastructure. This means that projects receiving public investment are expected to incorporate universal design principles as part of delivery. These guidelines summarise key considerations for accessibility when installing electric vehicle charging stations, including the design of the charging station and accessibility of the site. This approach supports a transition that is inclusive and that will see infrastructure funded today remains usable and fit for purpose in the future.
Based on official data provided to the national reporting platform by registered ChargePoint Operators (CPOs), the number of publicly available recharging points in Ireland as of end May is 3,367. It should be noted that data is provided directly by charge point operators (CPOs) and there are some small differences in approach across CPOs in relation to the format of data provided.
The Department of Transport is currently finalising a ZEVI Data Strategy and associated data platforms with Transport Infrastructure Ireland. This Strategy is being finalised following consultation and will be published shortly. Once in place, these will enhance TII’s and the Department’s ability to monitor this infrastructure more accurately. The system will enable measures to be put in place to enhance accuracy of data provided by CPOs in relation to charge-points in near real time and provide these comprehensive data on an Open Data basis.
