Jennifer Whitmore
Ceist:222. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of doubling the electric vehicle charging network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37891/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 13 July 2021
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Freagraí scríofa
The 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.
The Programme for Government published in June last year, commits to publishing an electric vehicles infrastructure strategy to facilitate faster uptake of EVs. Once completed, the strategy will provide a key framework for ensuring we continue to have sufficient infrastructure in place to keep ahead of demand, while also ensuring that appropriate planning and development guidelines are followed in providing the necessary capacity. As part of this Strategy, work will be done to identify the level of investment required to provide sufficient charging infrastructure. It is envisaged that the strategy will be published later this year.