203. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the electric bus charging facilities in Donnybrook bus depot; the nature of the charging generators, whether they are powered by renewable or fossil fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33360/26]
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97. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport to report on the zero-emissions heavy duty vehicle purchase grant and zero-emissions heavy duty vehicle infrastructure grant schemes, including the number of applications received and funding drawn down since their inception; the steps he will take to encourage and increase uptake among those in the haulage and farming sectors; and if he will make a statement o…
106. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the findings of a research paper (details supplied); if he has engaged with the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31152/26]
140. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that “Dublin City Council does not support the installation of on-street EV charging” for homes which do not have off-street parking, thus creating a barrier for owners/potential owners of EVs; and the steps he will take to address this matter all local authorities to ensure a continuing transition from fossil fuel vehicle to electric vehic…
219. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport when the scarcity of electric vehicle charging points in Ennis, County Clare will be addressed, with the instillation of high-powered stations of 150kva or higher; the quantity of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31576/26]
348. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the price structures on public EV chargers to ensure that they remain competitive and affordable for consumers and encourage more drivers to switch to EV vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29703/26]
349. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the number of EV charging points in County Mayo; the voltage of each, in tabular form. [29728/26]
378. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the number of heavy duty EVs that were supported under the zero-emission heavy duty vehicle purchase grant scheme in both 2024 and 2025 respectively; the total spend under the scheme in each of those years; the breakdown of the type of vehicle supported in each year; the average size of grant provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30378/26]
393. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the roll out of EV chargers in Kingscourt in County Cavan; the details and locations of these chargers, in tabular form; and his plans for the introduction of further chargers in this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28267/26]
396. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the total budget allocated for electric vehicle purchase grants in 2026; the amount committed to date; if additional Exchequer funding will be provided if demand exceeds the allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28330/26]
397. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if projections indicate that electric vehicle grant funding may be exhausted before year end; if contingency funding is in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28331/26]
398. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the additional measures that are planned to support electric vehicle uptake, including grants, tax incentives and charging infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28333/26]
399. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the level of capital investment committed in 2026 for public EV charging infrastructure; and whether this is sufficient to meet projected demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28334/26]
190. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to provide car charging points for homes with no driveways or designated parking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27077/26]
185. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport whether he plans to seek a formal exemption for Irish short-term car rental operators from the proposed requirements of the European Commission’s Clean Corporate Vehicles Regulations in forthcoming negotiations; if he will confirm that mandatory zero-and low-emission fleet targets will not apply to the sector until a sufficiently reliable and nationwide electric…
604. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that “Dublin City Council does not support the installation of on-street EV charging” for homes which do not have off-street parking, thus creating a barrier for owners and potential owners of EVs; and the steps he will take to address this matter with Dublin City Council and other local authorities around the State. [27089/26]
867. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to address the need to support and provide on-street EV charging for those EV owners who cannot charge at home as they do not have off-street parking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27103/26]
298. 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 2026; 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 and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €15,000 and €20,000…
299. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of 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. [21652/26]
300. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered targeted supports for EV uptake in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21653/26]
301. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to increase EV uptake amongst lower incomes households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21654/26]
204. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the draft National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2026-2028 provides for the car rental market in Ireland, especially with consideration to regional tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21319/26]
205. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport the supports being considered for the second-hand electric vehicle (EV) market as the number of registered EV’s on our roads continue to rise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21320/26]
209. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the plans to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure along major routes in Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18425/26]
254. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will pursue a formal exception for short-term car rental operators in EU negotiations in relation to the zero-emission vehicle sales target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18979/26]