Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2026
192. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the current capacity for charging electric buses at the Navan depot (details supplied); whether this has resulted in reduced service levels; and the urgent measures being taken to ensure that the necessary infrastructure is in place so that services can operate fully. [47522/26]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision and upgrade of public bus fleets and bus depots.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
Pending a more detailed response, I acknowledge that there have been delays to the installation of charging infrastructure in bus depots, which has in turn prevented operators from absorbing electric buses into their fleet. However, due to recent progress made in installing electric charging guns in depots, buses currently in storage will enter service across the remainder of 2026 and early 2027. Moreover, the NTA will shortly finalise a procurement framework with suppliers of bus charging infrastructure to expedite future installations across the country.
