Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 February 2022
85. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he has conducted a women’s safety and accessibility audit of electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10232/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that Ireland has set an ambitious target of 936,000 EVs on our roads by 2030 that reflects the scale of the transformation needed to achieve its climate targets in the coming years. Under the National Development Plan €1bn has been allocated to specific carbon reduction measures, including vehicle electrification.
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 infrastructure strategy is being developed which will set out a pathway to stay ahead of demand over the critical period out to 2030. My Department is engaging with relevant stakeholders to inform this work and it is envisaged that the strategy will be published for consultation in the coming months. Safety and accessibility will be considered as part of this process.
As safety and accessibility of the current public network is a matter for ESB eCars, I forwarded the Deputy's correspondence to them for direct reply. Please contact my office if no reply is received within 10 working days.
