Mr. Seán Armstrong:

Under the energy performance buildings directive, we are required to introduce infrastructure for EV charging. Under the directive, for new non-residential buildings and buildings undergoing a major renovation, with more than ten parking spaces, there must be at least one charging point and the installation of ducting infrastructure for at least one in five parking spaces. For new residential buildings and residential buildings undergoing a major renovation, with more than ten parking spaces, the directive requires the installation of ducting infrastructure for every parking space. We will introduce the regulations next year. By March 2020 we are required to put in place regulations to require that existing non-residential buildings, with more than 20 parking spaces, must have a minimum number of charging points from 2025. For new buildings and buildings undergoing a major renovation, there will be a requirement for infrastructure, with recharging points in non-residential buildings.