Aindrias Moynihan
Question:111. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the establishment of the new office, zero emissions vehicles Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30708/22]
View answerTuesday, 14 June 2022
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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. A draft national charging infrastructure strategy for the development of EV charging infrastructure, covering the crucial period out to 2025 was published for consultation in March. The draft strategy sets out the government’s ambition regarding the delivery of a public EV charging network to support up to 194,000 electric cars and vans by the middle of the decade. Responses and submissions received as part of the consultation are currently being considered in the development of the final Strategy for publication.
Preparations are underway to establish Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland. This Office will play an important role in our transition to zero emission vehicles. It will co-ordinate measures to support the uptake of EVs and the rollout of charge point infrastructure.
I anticipate ZEVI will be established within my Department next month.