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Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
37. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the number of public electric vehicle charging points currently in operation in each county; the number planned for delivery over the next three years; and his views on regional disparities in charging infrastructure. [44351/26]
William Aird Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
56. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport to outline plans by his Department to encourage the transition to electric vehicles, the timelines for the implementation of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44591/26]
James Geoghegan Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
382. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the publication of new planning guidelines for local authorities on the installation of home EV charging infrastructure for homes without driveways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43906/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
429. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has engaged with local authorities and community groups in Longford and Westmeath regarding delays and barriers to the delivery of EV charging infrastructure in smaller towns and rural villages. [42272/26]
James O'Connor Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
475. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if practical solutions such as the temporary use of low-profile cable protectors across a public footpath during charging, the installation of wall-mounted overhead charging arms to suspend cables above pedestrian height, the installation of recessed cable channels within footpaths, similar to systems being trialled in other jurisdictions currently permitted…
Seán Kyne Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
508. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider making the €8,500 scrappage grant available under the new EV scheme available in respect of vehicles being scrapped to be replaced by a second-hand EV, if he would consider the many benefits of this for the EV market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43962/26]
Seán Kyne Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
509. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport the rationale for setting the threshold at 13 years for the new EV scrappage scheme; if he will consider reducing the threshold to vehicles aged ten years or older; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43963/26]
Seán Kyne Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
510. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport the criteria that will apply for vehicles to qualify for the new EV scrappage scheme; the length of time applicants must be the registered owner of the vehicle proposed for scrappage; if owners of EVs that are 13 years old or older may avail of the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43964/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 28 May 2026 · to Transport
221. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport the number of public electric vehicle chargers in operation in each county in each of the years 2020 to date, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40915/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 28 May 2026 · to Transport
222. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport the target numbers for public electric vehicle chargers for each county in each of the years 2020 to 2030, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40916/26]
Pa Daly Written 28 May 2026 · to Transport
262. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the funding that was allocated to the EV grant scheme in each of the years 2020 to 2025; the number of grants that were awarded; the number of grants that were drawn down; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €10,000 and €15,000; the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €15,000 and €20,000; t…
Pa Daly Written 28 May 2026 · to Transport
263. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the number of EV grants awarded, broken down by county, average value of vehicle and average value of award in each of the years 2020 to date, in tabular form. [41411/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
364. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport to outline measures to increase the number of public electric vehicle charging points around the country. [39124/26]
John Lahart Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
386. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the amount the NTA has spent on EV subsidies for the taxi industry in each of the years 2023-2025 inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39357/26]
Sean Fleming Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
389. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport when it is intended that EV charging points will be installed at locations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39372/26]
Ann Graves Written 20 May 2026 · to Transport
46. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce legislation to ensure those who buy an EV or hybrid car will have the proper charging infrastructure in place so they can charge from their own homes, and have access to the required grants, including SEAI grants to allow access to this fund for people without driveways; and if EV installation companies can deny the installation due no privat…
Emer Currie Written 20 May 2026 · to Transport
50. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the maintenance arrangements and associated costs for the electric buses delivered for Galway and Dublin; whether maintenance and warranty management differs for buses in storage compared with those in active service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38036/26]
Eoin Hayes Written 19 May 2026 · to Transport
338. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made by his Department in relation to permitting the use of private EV charge points for electric vehicle users without off street driveways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37708/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 May 2026 · to Transport
373. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review correspondence (details supplied); if he can advise on any increase to these EV grants for domestic dwellings; the details of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37698/26]
Brian Stanley Written 13 May 2026 · to Transport
18. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport the locations of public EV Charging points in Laois; and to provide a list of locations where additional charging points will be located.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35445/26]
Thomas Gould Written 12 May 2026 · to Transport
397. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport when Cork will have electric bus charging infrastructure. [34923/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 7 May 2026 · to Transport
212. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric buses in the Cork depot; the number of chargers associated with them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33918/26]
Barry Ward Written 6 May 2026 · to Transport
129. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) specifically in relation to the provision of EV charging spaces in non-residential buildings (details supplied); if he can confirm whether this regulation refers specifically to electric charging points for cars and not for scooters or bikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter…
Catherine Callaghan Written 6 May 2026 · to Transport
196. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if the State is currently incurring storage costs in respect of electric buses procured for public service which remain out of service due to the absence of the required charging infrastructure; if so, the total amount paid to date and the projected cost until such time as the buses enter service; the location at which the buses are being stored; the pa…
John Brady Written 6 May 2026 · to Transport
202. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to provide a full breakdown of costs since 2020, related to the storage of double-decker battery-electric buses that have been delivered by manufacturers but have yet to enter into service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33359/26]