264. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the action being undertaken by his Department for the provision of a specific electric vehicle (EV) charging point app which would include all EV charging providers, in order to provide a more streamlined and user-friendly service, in view that at present each provider has their own individual downloadable app. [73414/26]
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284. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the capital grant schemes that are currently available or planned to support the installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure at privately owned service stations and forecourts; whether existing businesses in rural towns are eligible; the levels of financial assistance available; and the application procedures and timelines. […
295. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport the number of seven-seater battery electric vehicles that qualified for the SEAI purchase grant in each of the last three years; whether consideration has been given to a higher grant rate for seven-seater EVs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73619/26]
296. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the introduction of an enhanced grant rate for larger seven-seater battery electric vehicles, recognising that these vehicles are significantly more expensive than standard family EVs and are often the only practical option for larger families in rural counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73618/26]
317. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent on electric vehicle incentives since 2020 and the estimated CO reduction achieved as a result. [74304/26]
318. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport number of publicly funded EV charging points currently not operational. [74303/26]
347. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy; the Regional and Local EV Charging Network Plan and the measures to ensure affordability for charging EVs; and the engagements between his Department and the ESB to ensure rates for charging EVs remain affordable. [74086/26]
90. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has assessed the extent to which existing electric vehicle incentives meet the practical needs of larger families and households requiring greater range, passenger capacity, boot space or towing capability; whether this assessment will inform future changes to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71712/26]
91. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport whether he plans to review the vehicle price ceiling under the SEAI electric vehicle purchase grant scheme; whether a tapered reduction in grant assistance above the ceiling has been assessed as an alternative to the immediate loss of eligibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71710/26]
88. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport to outline the State's policy toward supporting electric buses and the development of a charging infrastructure nationwide. [70489/26]
188. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether he and his Department are planning a new grant or incentive scheme following the closure of the ICE to EV Grant in July 2026 which supported motorists in replacing older diesel engine cars with electric vehicles. [64202/26]
451. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration has been given to the provision of dedicated funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure for County Galway, particularly in view of the increasing uptake of electric vehicles and buses and the current shortfall in charging facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62001/26]
471. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if his Department intends on extending the ICE2EV scrappage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62253/26]
521. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the roll out of EV charging infrastructure; the targets which have been set; the estimated date for reaching those targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62901/26]
582. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to reintroduce the scrappage scheme, for ICE2EV given the last scheme fully sold out within 75 minutes proving high demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63598/26]
314. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the way in which pricing for public EV charging rates are set; the measures his Department is taking to ensure public EV charging remains affordable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54804/26]
315. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department is considering legislative or regulatory changes to facilitate the use of overhead EV charging arms, cable gullies or similar home charging solutions for properties without off-street parking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54929/26]
316. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department intends to publish national guidance or a standardised licensing framework for local authorities in respect of EV charging infrastructure for homes and businesses without off-street parking, including the use of Section 254 licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54930/26]
317. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport the assessment his Department has made of the impact that the absence of home charging options for households without driveways is having on Ireland's electric vehicle targets and emissions reduction objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54931/26]
318. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport the number and location of electric vehicle charging points currently operational in County Clare, together with details of planned new installations. [55146/26]
326. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide the number of publicly accessible EV charge points currently in operation, by standard, fast and high-power chargers, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55701/26]
327. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the timetable of the 266 high-power recharging hubs announced under the national EV charging programme; the projected commissioning dates for each phase of the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55922/26]
328. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the reason substantial increases in annual allocations for EV charging infrastructure have not translated into corresponding levels of expenditure and delivery; the measures being taken to improve drawdown rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55923/26]
329. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to confirm any contracts, grant agreements or funding approvals for EV charging infrastructure projects that have been delayed, varied or cancelled since 2022; the reasons for same; the value of funding involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55924/26]
330. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made in the delivery of Government-procured and Exchequer-funded EV infrastructure across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56185/26]