Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2022
205. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is engaging with the Dublin Airport Authority to increase the number of electric vehicle charging points in Dublin airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34344/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle (EV) charging network over the coming years. A draft national charging infrastructure strategy for the development of EV charging infrastructure, covering the crucial period out to 2025 was published for consultation in March. The draft strategy sets out the government’s ambition regarding the delivery of a public EV charging network to support up to 194,000 electric cars and vans by the middle of the decade. Responses and submissions received as part of the consultation are currently being considered in the development of the final Strategy for publication.
Preparations are underway to establish Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI). This Office will play an important role in our transition to zero emission vehicles. It will co-ordinate measures to support the uptake of EVs and the rollout of charge point infrastructure. It will also lead on engagement with both public and private sectors to facilitate an accelerated roll out of EV charging infrastructure.
There are a number of schemes under the draft EV Charging Infrastructure strategy which the DAA may wish to examine, in particular the Destination Charging Scheme detailed above. It should be noted that the strategy deals primarily with publicly accessible charge points and would not encompass private or restricted infrastructure that DAA may wish to install, such as chargers for exclusive use of taxis or chargers installed airside for the use of airport service vehicles.
