Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 February 2022
383. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice the number of electric vehicle charging points that are available for use by staff across all carparks provided for use by her Department throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7386/22]
View answerJustice Plan 2021 commits to fully aligning the actions and activities of the justice sector to the climate ambition in the programme for government.
By cutting our reliance on carbon and by implementing climate action policies in areas such as fleet and estate management, as well as green public procurement and energy efficiency, we can lead by example in the drive across Irish society to meet our climate change commitments. This can also encourage others to adopt practices that minimise their environmental impact and maximise community benefit.
I wish to advise the Deputy that there are currently no electric vehicle charging points available in the carparks provided for use by staff. My Department however, is fully committed to enhancing the Organisation's capacity to support our commitments on climate change and as part of that I am informed that there are plans to install 2 electric vehicle charging points in the carpark of 51 St. Stephen's Green, and 2 electric vehicle charging points in the carpark of the Hanover Street office this year. We will continue to install charging points as appropriate and also encourage the use of public transport as an alternative to use of private cars.
