Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2023
58. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will clarify a matter (details suppled) concerning his proposals for electric cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5560/23]
View answerI am happy to clarify the matter for the Deputy.
EirGrid has stated that electric vehicle charging points will not be powered from the national electricity transmission network that they operate. In their statement, they referred to the transmission network as the "national grid". This transmission network is the network of high-capacity electricity lines that safely brings power from generators to the distribution network.
This distribution network is operated by ESB Networks, which is a separate body from EirGrid. The distribution network supplies every home, farm, community and business in Ireland with electricity, and will power the future electric vehicle charging point network.
