Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 November 2025
238. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport the role assigned to local authorities in planning, delivering and operating public electric vehicle charging infrastructure; the formal guidance that has issued to local authorities on this matter; and the supports available to them in terms of funding, technical assistance and data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65077/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the EV charging network over the coming years.
The Regional and Local EV Charging Network Plan provides a pathway for the accelerated delivery of public destination and neighbourhood charging and will be led by Local Authorities.
Local authorities will be funded by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) to develop local and regional EV charging network strategies and implementation plans. This process will identify the number of charge points required in each area, including on-street chargers to serve residents without access to private off-street parking.
While strategies are being finalised, ZEVI is funding 26 pilot infrastructure projects across 15 Local Authorities and dedicated EV charging infrastructure officers. ZEVI will continue to work directly with the local authority groups as they develop their strategies and will provide other supports and resources as necessary.
ZEVI has prepared a Local and Regional EV Infrastructure plan to assist and guide Local Authorities in the development of their network plans. ZEVI also has developed site selection guidelines, Universal Design Guidelines, and is identifying a range training supports to support Local Authorities in this delivery role.
