I received the submission in question regarding biofuel promotion, and a derogation on excise duty on biofuels produced from vegetable oils or recovered food and waste oils before the budget. As the subject of biofuel production falls within the remit of the Department of Transport, I forwarded the submission to that Department for observations. The Department of Transport has now informed my Department that Sustainable Energy Ireland has commissioned a paper from Teagasc on the current position regarding liquid biofuels in Ireland. The paper, due shortly, will lay out strategic options for the sector. The Department of Transport will review the paper in the context of implementing the forthcoming EU directive on the promotion of the use of biofuels. The Department of Transport intends to develop a strategy that takes account of the different interests involved.