Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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1469. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the process and timeframe for a decision on the future ownership of the electric vehicle network here. [38520/17]

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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In March 2014, the Commission for Energy Regulation approved the delivery of Electric Vehicle public and domestic recharging infrastructure by ESB Networks on a pilot basis. In October 2016, the Commission for Energy Regulation published a consultation paper seeking views on the future ownership of the recharging infrastructure. A final decision in relation to this consultation is a matter for the Commission for Energy Regulation. I understand that they are currently considering the matter and a decision is expected shortly.

The Low Emissions Vehicle Taskforce, which is co-chaired by my Department and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport is considering the range of measures and options available to Government for the purpose of accelerating the deployment of low carbon transport technologies, including Electric Vehicles, in line with the Programme for Government commitment.  Subsequent to the decision from the Commission for Energy Regulation, the task force will assess its implications when examining the future requirements for Electric Vehicle recharging infrastructure.