Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 158: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the electric charging points being installed across the country are not compatible with all electric vehicles available to consumers; his plans to legislate for a uniform charging socket on all electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3098/12]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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I am advised by ESB that the charge points being installed by the company are compatible with the latest standards for electric vehicles which are being supported by the major motor manufacturers. ESB also advises that some earlier models of electric vehicles, such as legacy quadricylces, may not be able to use the charge points.

I have no plans at present to introduce legislation in relation to electric vehicle charging infrastructure.