Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 February 2024
66. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the EU Just Transition Fund community facilities EV charging point scheme; when an announcement will be made on this scheme and can he ensure an application (details supplied) is approved for funding. [5099/24]
View answerThe 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.
The Just Transition Fund Community Facility EV Charging Scheme is currently at the application assessment phase and is expected to move towards site inspection phase shortly. This will entail ZEVI arranging visits to each applicant’s proposed site to confirm that it is suitable for the installation and operation of a charger should it prove successful in the scheme. This assessment, along with a data-driven analysis of the site in the wider charging infrastructure context, will be used to make the final decision on successful sites which will be offered an EV charger.
ZEVI cannot comment on an individual application as to do so may impact on the integrity of the decision making process, which must establish the sites suitability as a charging location and which should not be influenced by factors outside of the scheme’s objectives as set out in the terms and conditions of the competitive application process.
