Grace Boland (Dublin Fingal West, Fine Gael)
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128. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement his Department has had with local councils to provide a mechanism for terraced homes to access a EV charging point; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5334/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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Zero Emissions Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) continues to work directly with local authorities on the delivery of EV charging infrastructure.

Home charging is and will remain the primary charging method for most Irish EV owners as it is convenient, cheaper for the consumer and 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.

The (draft) Regional and Local EV Charging Network Plan provides a pathway for the accelerated delivery of destination and neighbourhood charging. The delivery of this plan will be led by local authorities, working together to develop regional and local strategies to promote a unified and efficient rollout of charging infrastructure and to facilitate the equitable transition to EVs.

Local authorities are funded by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland to develop these local and regional EV charging network strategies and implementation plans. This process aims to identify the number of charge points required in each area, including on-street chargers which will serve residents without access to private off-street parking.

Some authorities have already completed their strategies, while others are in progress. It is anticipated that most of these plans will be finalised by 2025. While strategies are being finalised, ZEVI is funding pilot infrastructure projects in a number of Local Authorities, so as not to delay rollout.

Other solutions may include off-street community chargers, shared charging facilities, and/or use of local rapid destination chargers or hubs.

ZEVI will continue to work with local authorities as they develop their strategies and will provide other supports and resources as necessary.