Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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84. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the options available to install an EV charging point outside a property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38680/24]

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 (EV) 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.

There are a number of financial incentives which support the transition to EVs and the rollout of EV charging infrastructure. These include the Home Charger Grant Scheme – up to €300 – for homeowners, and the Apartment Charger Grant which assists residents and owners of apartments and multi-unit developments install an EV charger.

Home charging is the primary charging method for most Irish EV owners as it’s convenient and cheaper for the consumer as well as assisting in the overall management of the national grid. Over 80% of charging is expected to happen at home.

However, there is also a need for a seamless public charging network that will provide for situations or instances where home charging is not possible.

The draft Regional and Local EV Charging Network Plan provides a pathway for the accelerated delivery of regional and local networks of public EV charging infrastructure at destination and neighbourhood areas, in line with both national and European ambitions for cleaner transportation.

This plan will be led by local authorities, working together to develop regional strategies, promoting a unified and efficient rollout of charging infrastructure, facilitating nationwide integration of EVs.

Local authorities are ideally suited to accelerate the delivery of charging infrastructure at the local level. Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland are engaging with Local Authorities and will provide funding and guidance to them for developing their strategies – these will identify areas without off street charging capabilities and identify solutions which may include off street community chargers, Shared Charging facilities, and/or use of local Rapid Destination Chargers or Hubs.