Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 July 2021
158. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the local authorities that have applied for funding to the SEAI to roll-out electric vehicle chargers; the number for which they have applied; and the number which have been installed and the grant paid in tabular form. [36936/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that the Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle charging network over the coming years. A national charging infrastucture strategy is due for publication later this year which will set out a pathway to stay ahead of demand over the critical period out to 2030. My Department has begun an engagement with the Local Authorities to inform this work.
I am also aware that work is advancing by the CCMA on the provision of guidance to local authorities on the provision of charging infrastructure. The sub-committee preparing this document is being chaired by Wicklow County Council.
In terms of existing supports for public charging, the Public Charge Point Scheme continues to be available during 2021 to provide local authorities with a grant of up to €5,000 to support the development of on-street public chargers. The primary focus of the scheme is to provide support for the installation of infrastructure which will facilitate owners of electric vehicles, who do not have access to a private parking space, but instead rely on parking their vehicles in public places near their homes to charge their EVs. My Department has committed to reviewing the Scheme in early Autumn to ensure that it is as effective as possible in driving the decarbonisation effort.
Thirteen local authorities have been in touch with SEAI in relation to the scheme with both Louth County Council and Dublin City Council making official applications for 20 charge points and nine charge points respectively. Letters of offer issued last week to both County Councils and the funding total is outlined in the below table.
|
Item |
Count |
Charging Stations |
Charging Points* |
Value (Total) |
|
Applications Approved |
3 |
19 |
29 |
€143,038 |
|
Applications Expired/Cancelled/Rejected |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
Applications Under Review |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
Total Applications |
3 |
19 |
29 |
€143,038 |
*A charging station can be dual which results in two charge points being available for cars to use.
