Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 9 March 2023

Public Accounts Committee

2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion

9:30 am

Mr. Declan Meally:

Not quite. The charging infrastructure is a key focus in terms of the zero emissions vehicles unit in the Department of Transport. That is where we need to go with public charging for people who do not have an off-road parking space. The Deputy has electricity in the home and an opportunity to charge his car at home. A total of 80% of the charging will be done at home. There is a chance, through our grant scheme, to put in a charger, even without the lead, to prepare for the EV. Most of the charging will be done when a person is stopped, at home and asleep, so that it is ready to go-----