James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 445: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will ensure that Skerries, County Dublin is included in the ESB pilot programme supporting the introduction of electric cars in view of the fact that Skerries is an ideal location due to the fact that tourists who travel to the beach in the area remain in the locality for a period of time which would allow them to charge up their cars if a public charging station were available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25146/10]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The ESB will roll out 1,500 charge points on a nationwide basis by December 2011. The rollout has already begun in Dublin and charging points will also be installed in Cork, Galway, Waterford and Limerick. ESB also plans to install up to 30 fast charge points across Ireland by the end of 2011, with nine expected to be set up by the end of this year. While it is a matter for the ESB to determine where the infrastructure will be provided the fact that it is a nationwide process will ensure that all relevant areas are included as the scheme progresses.

My Department, the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) and ESB Networks are also discussing the electric vehicle infrastructure network build out programme. The potential emergence of other parties with an interest in providing infrastructure is an issue for consideration in that context.