Dublin Residents Must Remove €2,000 EV Chargers Installed Without Approval

Residents in Dublin's Shackleton development in Adamstown have been instructed by developer Cairn Homes to remove their €2,000 electric vehicle chargers. The company stated the chargers were installed in public spaces without the necessary approvals.

Bhawna Rana, who moved into the estate in 2020 and installed her charger in 2024, is among those affected. Her home lacks a driveway, and her charger, powered by cables from her house, runs under a cycle track and footpath. She estimates over 20 such chargers exist locally. Rana faces removing her charging point and potentially selling her €45,000 Tesla, despite the chargers being installed by qualified professionals to required standards.

Cairn Homes confirmed that EV chargers in public areas without approvals were identified during the handover process to South Dublin County Council. The developer is engaging with residents to avoid delays in the council taking control. South Dublin County Council supports sustainable transport but cannot assume responsibility for areas with privately installed chargers on footpaths or communal parking. The Department of Transport is addressing home charging challenges with the Private Wires Bill, expected to finalize a framework later this year, as the government aims for 30% EV ownership by 2030.