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]
Topics / Electric Vehicles
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsElectric Vehicles
415 questions from 85 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 20 October 2026.
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408 written, 7 oral
85
TDs have asked
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Independents counted together
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departments asked
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| January 2025 | 11 |
| February 2025 | 15 |
| March 2025 | 18 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 18 |
| July 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 9 |
| October 2026 | 10 |
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The questions
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]
219. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the efforts his Department have made to encourage better take-up of the solar PV scheme by electricity providers. [68695/26]
178. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the extent to which the practicality of electric vehicle usage for workers operating in rural and regional areas was examined prior to changes being made to company car benefit-in-kind reliefs; whether concerns regarding journey distances, charging availability and charging downtime were considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66…
179. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether, in advance of Budget 2027, consideration is being given to retaining, extending or modifying the €10,000 original market value reduction for benefit-in-kind purposes in recognition of the continuing lack of adequate charging infrastructure and limited electric vehicle suitability for many rural employees; and if he will make a statement on …
180. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether consideration is being given to a review of benefit-in-kind arrangements for employees residing in rural areas who are required to undertake significant business mileage and who have limited access to suitable electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66980/26]
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]