Mr. John Byrne:

Regarding reliability, we have developed an app that can tell users whether a charging point is free and allow them to plan their route. Some 60% to 65% of EV drivers are regular users of the app. Not only will it tell them whether a charging point is free, it will also indicate how long an occupied one has been in use, which allows the user to make an estimate of whether the other motorist is likely to move on shortly. Coupled with the overstay fee, this has brought about some very positive changes in etiquette.

Regarding public lighting charging posts, we are aware through our interactions with Fingal County Council of a micro trial on the northside of Dublin around utilising some of the public lighting infrastructure for the provision of EV charging.