Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has announced the locations of 17 new high-powered recharging pools along the National Road Network, each equipped with Fast and Ultra-Fast charging points for quick EV recharging.
This initiative will support Ireland's Electric Vehicle (EV) recharging infrastructure and promote sustainable transportation. It is the first part of a major plan to ensure that there are more recharging points along our roads. A second grant scheme concentrating on national roads is expected to open later this year.
The new recharging infrastructure provided under this Scheme, along with those planned for the next national roads scheme, is expected to be installed by the end of 2025. Once the grant-aided recharging infrastructure is in place, the average distance between high-power recharging pools along the designated routes will be 45 kilometres.
Eamon Ryan, Minister for Transport, said: "EVs are an important part of our journey to reducing emissions in the transport sector. They are cleaner, better cars but we want to provide extra certainty to people either using an EV now or thinking about one into the future. Putting in place these banks of high-powered recharging points is an important first step in our commitment to people and to a more sustainable transport system.
"We will follow it up with many other schemes to ensure people know that they can charge their cars easily. This will complement our other commitments such as the EV purchase grant scheme, which will remain unchanged again next year, our grants for home chargers and the continued VRT reduction for EVs. Add this to the greater choice and price competitiveness on the market, we hope more and more people will be encouraged to choose electric."
The 131 high-power recharging points will add 24,260 kilowatts (24 megawatts) of recharging capacity. Funded by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) through the first EV Charging Infrastructure LDV (Light Duty Vehicle) En-Route Grant Scheme and overseen by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), this initiative was launched in February. The scheme is designed to accelerate the expansion of EV recharging infrastructure across Ireland's road network by encouraging private sector participation.
Peter Walsh, CEO of TII, said: "Our collaboration with ZEVI and private businesses underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in advancing EV recharging infrastructure. These recharging points will not only benefit individual drivers but also contribute to Ireland’s overall environmental objectives."
No successful applications were received for additional high-power recharging stations to supplement the existing pool at Cashel, located on the M8 corridor between Junction 3 Ballacolla and Dunkettle. This route is also served by other recharging stations.
However, additional LDV en-route grant schemes are under development and will seek to address any areas of the network requiring additional support, where it was not possible to make sufficient awards under the initial LDV grant scheme, as well as providing further EV recharging infrastructure coverage of the National Road Network.
This initial scheme marks a major advancement in Ireland's pursuit of clean energy goals under the National EV Charging Network Plan. The Plan outlines a strategy for rapidly expanding charging infrastructure along motorways, primary and secondary roads, as well as regional and local networks in cities, towns and villages throughout Ireland.
The scheme is one of several key actions and deliverables from ZEVI and TII in 2024.
Time and date
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Latest Construction News
06/09/2024
Work is to commence on a £453,000 reconstruction and resurfacing project on the New Row in Kilrea. The work is to start on Monday, 09 Septmebr. Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd said: "This is a substantial investment for the Kilrea area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and ...
06/09/2024
Electric Ireland has announced its third price reduction in the past 12 months for over 1.1 million residential customers. The reductions will apply to both existing and new residential customers, taking effect from 01 November 2024. Electric Ireland also confirmed it will not pass on increased ...
06/09/2024
Uisce Éireann has completed repairs at the Killeglan Water Treatment Plant following a mechanical fault, and water supply is now being restored to customers. As reservoir levels return to normal customers in the following areas may experience low pressure: Brideswell, Corrowduff, Taughmaconnell, ...
06/09/2024
A derelict building in Greysteel has been revitalised into a modern business premises, following a regeneration initiative backed by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. The transformation, partially funded by the Small Settlements Regeneration Programme, involved extensive renovations to the ...
06/09/2024
Sinn Féin is dedicated to safeguarding Ireland's Nitrates Derogation while also enhancing the quality of the country’s water sources, according to the party’s Agriculture Spokesperson, Martin Kenny TD. Deputy Kenny criticised the current government's approach, warning that if it continues, the ...
06/09/2024
The Enniskillen Bypass scheme has entered the next phase of the procurement process. The proposed 2.1km bypass will provide a new transport link to the southern side of Enniskillen, improving connectivity between the A4 Dublin Road and the A4 Sligo Road. The transport link will also provide 3.5km ...
05/09/2024
Magherafelt-based off-site construction firm, P McVey Building Systems, has announced an investment of £1.4 million to expand its operations into Great Britain. P McVey specialises in the manufacture, sale, and hire of a wide range of modular accommodation for both the private and public sectors ...
05/09/2024
Uisce Éireann has announced the completion of a new €7 million wastewater pump station located on the former Dunlop site in Ferrybank, Waterford. The increased capacity of the new pumping station will enable social and economic growth and development in the region. The state-of-the-art wastewater ...
05/09/2024
A new National Plan to improve water quality and restore freshwater habitats has been announced by Minister Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan. The 'Water Action Plan 2024: Ireland's third River Basin Management Plan' national policy is a key commitment in the Programme for ...
05/09/2024
A new Invest Northern Ireland Hub and event space has been opened in Dublin by Economy Minister, Conor Murphy. Described as a 'strategic meeting space for Northern Ireland companies and stakeholders', businesses can use the Hub to meet with clients, develop new trading partnerships and explore the ...