Cork EV charging project put on hold due to knock-on effect from e-scooter legislation

Twelve sites — including Lapp's Quay, Victoria Cross, Mardyke Walk, South Mall, Pope's Quay, and Glasheen Road — were to have two parking bays with EV charging stations and infrastructure to facilitate car-sharing

On July 29, the Government brought in new regulations to increase the minimum age for e-scooter users to 18, make helmets and high-visibility clothing mandatory, and increase fines.

A Cork City Council project to install electric vehicle charging points across the city has been put on hold indefinitely due to a knock-on effect from new e-scooter legislation.

On July 29, the Government brought in new regulations to increase the minimum age for e-scooter users to 18, make helmets and high-visibility clothing mandatory, and increase fines.