Electric Vehicles

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]

429. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to extending VRT relief to second-hand EVs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28202/26]

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…

447. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the provisions in the Private Wires Bill 2025 for private lines for on-street electric vehicle charging and any associated costs to local authorities or the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25125/26]

512. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if it is intended to provide a legal framework for the installation by homeowners of "over the footpath" EV charging arms as part of the Private Wires Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26839/26]

522. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if consideration will be given to plug in panels in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27219/26]

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. [27…

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]

1789. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the announced building control regulations for ev charging points in residential developments announced in 2022 (details supplied). [26184/26]

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…

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]

298. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the number of publicly available EV charging points in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19398/26]

324. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of creating a dedicated fund to provide EV charging infrastructure at all local authority buildings that will be usable by both the public and members of staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19807/26]

325. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the provision of EV charging infrastructure at public buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19808/26]

381. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his plans to facilitate kerbside home electric charging points for residents who do not have a driveway; and the plans to allow householders channel a wire across the footpath. [20342/26]

56. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the installation of EV charging points across Cavan and Monaghan; the locations of same; if there are any plans to increase the amount provided; the locations of the new sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17398/26]

272. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that a standardised app will be available for usage at all EV charging points as at present the apps are applicable to individual companies only and not to all charging points causing great inconvenience for motorists particularly for persons travelling distances from their homes or place of work; and if he will make a st…