John Bruton
Question:158 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when fuel economy labelling will be introduced for all new cars as promised in the National Climate Change Strategy. [5159/02]
Written Answers. - Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
The European Communities (Consumer Information on Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions of New Passenger Cars) Regulations 2001 were made by me on 19 July, 2001 transposing EU Directive 1999/94/EC relating to the availability of consumer information on fuel economy and CO2 emissions in respect of the marketing of new passenger cars.
The regulations require, inter alia, the labelling of all new passenger cars with fuel economy and CO2 emissions information, the display of a poster detailing the official fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of all models for sale, the inclusion of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions data on all promotional material and the production of a fuel economy guide by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry outlining the fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions of all makes and models of new passenger cars offered for sale or lease in the State. The regulations came into operation on 24 August, 2001.