Pa Daly
Ceist:267. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to provide a detailed breakdown of the funding allocated to Ireland’s EV charging infrastructure in each of the years 2020 to date. [50764/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 2 July 2026
Ceisteanna (267, 268)
Pa Daly
Ceist:268. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to provide a detailed breakdown of the funding drawn down to deliver Ireland’s EV charging infrastructure in each of the years 2020 to date. [50765/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 267 and 268 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 and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles.
Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland was established in July 2022 and funding was allocated for EV charging infrastructure as set out below:
|
Year |
Allocation |
Drawdown (including carryover) |
|
2022 |
€17m |
€11.7m |
|
2023 |
€27m |
€16.7m |
|
2024 |
€19m |
€12.3m |
|
2025 |
€40.5m* |
€10.8m |
|
2026 |
€44.86 |
€11.5m (as of end May) |
*Due to elevated demand for vehicle grants in 2025, supplementary funding was made available within the overall allocation to meet programme commitments and maintain support for the transition to electric vehicles. This funding was facilitated through a virement of existing Infrastructure resources and does not constitute an increase in the Vote Allocation.
While over 80% of charging is expected to happen at home, supported by the ongoing Home and Apartment Charger Grant Schemes, there is also a vital need for a seamless public charging network that will provide for situations or instances where home charging is not possible to ensure charging infrastructure keeps pace with rapidly growing EV adoption. There has been an underspend in Infrastructure due to development of infrastructure schemes under the National Road (2024) and the Regional and Local Plan (2025). Last year saw significant progress in EV charging rollout across Ireland.
To date, almost all public EV charging infrastructure delivered in Ireland has been done so on a commercial basis, with little government subvention. This is expected to change in 2026, with a significant step up in delivery of government-procured and exchequer-funded EV infrastructure. Key programmes include the ZEVI LDV National Road Grant Schemes, targeting over 3,000km of national roads and delivering 162 charging hubs and 516 high-powered charge points by end-2026. Additional initiatives include a Local Authority pilot programme exploring innovative solutions such as neighbourhood charging and renewable-integrated infrastructure and the Shared Island funded Sports Club Scheme.
Question No. 268 answered with Question No. 267.