Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister's comments. There is much that can be gleaned from them but there are a number of challenges that require urgent address. While EVs are becoming increasingly affordable, the geographic spread of the infrastructure needs to be addressed. Currently, there are 152 charging points in Dublin but only four in Leitrim and eight in Cavan. When we look at the speed the Minister mentioned, there are 742 charging points but only 80 of those are fast charging points.

One key aspect that is being raised frequently in my constituency is the installation of home chargers. The grants available from the SEAI, and much else, are welcome, but people who live in developments like my own, which are under the control of management companies and where one is going across a public road or public footpaths from the charging point to the vehicle, are facing many obstacles. When will they be able to put it chargers and make use of wanting to do what is best for the environment and modern transport?

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