Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle charging network over the coming years. Having an effective and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles.

ZEVI, a dedicated Office which oversees and accelerate Ireland’s transition to zero emission vehicles, has significant funding available in 2024 for the installation of EV charging across Ireland.

While home charging will be the primary charging method for most Irish EV owners given the Irish landscape, there is also a need for a seamless charging network that will provide for situations or instances where home charging is not possible, including charging for owners of EVs residing in terraced houses.

ZEVI are currently engaging with Local Authorities to develop their EV Infrastructure Strategies which will identify areas without off street charging capabilities and identify solutions to be included in Implementation Plans which may include off street community chargers, Shared Charging facilities, and/or use of local Rapid Destination Chargers or Hubs.

Following Strategy development Local Authorities will identify suitable sites and locations to install the EV charging Infrastructure to meet user needs.

It is envisaged that Local Authorities will work in partnership with the private sector using appropriate contractual arrangements to install and operate this infrastructure to 2030 in order to facilitate the transition to EVs, and beyond 2030 that the private market will be robust enough to install any future infrastructure based on user demand and need.