Electric Vehicles

Thursday, 27 April 2023

Questions (190)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

190. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide details on the work that has been carried out on studies regarding the extra weight of electric vehicles in car parks (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20123/23]

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Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (Deputy Eamon Ryan)

I have no function in this matter. Carparks which are housed in structures are designed to the Eurocodes (European standards). These standards set the minimum loading requirements for design of such structures therefore the study as suggested by the Deputy is best examined and co-ordinated by the national standards authority NSAI.