Sandra McLellan (Cork East, Sinn Fein)
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Question 161: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the ESB was given sole contract of electric vehicle charging points; if under EU legislation the contract should have been sent out to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40084/11]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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There is no contract between my Department and the ESB for the installation of Electric Vehicle charge points.

The ESB, as the single operator of the electricity distribution system, is responsible for implementing the public Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure across Ireland.

I understand that, to date, the installation of charge points on public sites has been undertaken by contractors working on behalf of the ESB. I also understand that from time to time the ESB hold tendering competitions whereby interested parties may apply to be registered on a 'tender list'. The ESB then signs framework agreements to last for a fixed period with successful candidates. Over the period of the framework agreement, contractors on the list will be engaged to undertake work on projects such as installation of charge points.