Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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ZEVI is currently developing the National Destination and Neighbourhood Network Plan which provides a pathway for delivery of public EV charging infrastructure at destination and residential Neighbourhood areas, in line with both national and European ambitions for cleaner transportation.

To meet the need of EV users without the facility to charge at their driveways, ZEVI is also engaging with Local Authorities who are developing their EV Strategies to identify areas which require on street EV charging facilities. Following the development of EV strategies, suitable supports will be provided where it is a requirement to facilitate the roll out of EV Infrastructure in these locations. Further detail will be provided in the national plan when published for public consultation in early 2024

The option to route a private cable in a channel in the public domain is currently not permitted in Ireland due to the definition of “private wires ” under section 37 of the Electricity Regulation Act 1999, preventing the installation of such cables in that domain. Irrespective of this, permission to excavate a pavement in the public domain would need a road opening licence from the Local Authority and there would also be potential issues around public liability and utility safety ("dial before you dig") with this solution.

There is currently no consideration being given to a scheme as described in your question.