asked the Minister for Communications if, following the exhortations of the Minister for the Environment in respect of the use of unleaded petrol he has corresponded with all the semi-State bodies under his aegis directing them to use unleaded petrol in all of the petrol driven vehicles which are under the control, ownership or leasing of those semi-State companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Unleaded Petrol.
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I am giving every possible support to the campaign to promote the greater use of unleaded petrol and I have corresponded with the State bodies under my aegis in the matter. However, I have no statutory authority to direct any of these bodies to use a particular type of vehicle or fuel.