Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 February 2022
126. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the strategy document regarding electric vehicle charging for the Dublin local authorities will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10399/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraOverall strategy for sustainable mobility/electric vehicle recharging points is within the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Transport and is co-ordinated by the Low Emission Vehicle Taskforce. Their report is available at the following link and contains recommendations for Local Authorities:
www.gov.ie/en/publication/101f0-low-emission-vehicle-taskforce-phase-2-report/.
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive requires the installation of appropriate infrastructure, to enable the installation at a later stage of recharging points for Electric Vehicles, for new residential buildings and non-residential buildings and those undergoing major renovation, with more than ten parking spaces. In addition, non-residential buildings with more than ten parking spaces must ensure the installation of at least 1 recharging point.
The Directive also requires that Member States shall lay down requirements for the installation of a minimum number of recharging points for existing non-residential buildings with more than twenty parking spaces, by 1 January 2025.
Regulations to introduce these requirements were introduced in 2021 and are available at the following link: www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2021/si/393/made/en/pdf.
Technical guidance to accompany these regulations is available on my Department's website at the following link:
www.gov.ie/en/publication/83fdc-energy-performance-of-buildings-regulations-2021-technical-guidance/.
These regulations apply only to buildings and not to public re-charging infrastructure.
