Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, Solidarity)
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186. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a plan to address the complications that many people who have shared parking bays face in charging electric vehicles, including the fact that a resident could face responsibility for any injuries resulting from a cable going from their home over public land to charge their car; if there is a plan to support the installation of fast charging units at shared bay parking in housing estates; and if any resulting liability issues have been considered [46687/24]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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Home charging is and will remain the primary charging method for most Irish EV owners as it’s convenient and cheaper for the consumer. Home charging also assists in the overall management of the national grid by reducing the impact of reliance on higher powered and peak-time charging. Over 80% of charging is expected to happen at home, however for those unable to do so a growing network of neighbourhood and destination charging will provide a reliable alternative.

While private EV charging cables going over public land are not currently permitted by law, a significant number of public charge points are scheduled to be delivered over the next year.

Local authorities will be funded by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) to develop local and regional EV charging network plans. This process will identify the number of charge points required in each area, including on-street chargers to serve residents without access to private off-street parking. Other solutions may include off-street community chargers, Shared Charging facilities, and/or use of local Rapid Destination Chargers or Hubs. Some authorities have already completed these plans, while others are in progress. We anticipate that most of these plans will be finalised by 2025.

ZEVI will continue to work directly with the local authority groups as they develop their strategies and will provide other supports and resources as necessary.

ZEVI is also working with DECC to consider what would be required to facilitate wider use and provision of EV charging using private wires.