Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2007
533 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the product dipetane which can be used for the reduction of hydrocarbon fuels; if he has researched the potential of this particular product in the context of the reduction of carbon emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22305/07]
View answerMy primary responsibility in relation to sustainable transport is in the development of a market for biofuels. I am however aware of the production in question and I understand that officials from the Department of Transport will meet promoters of this product in the near future.
534 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will extend renewable energy grants to include waste oil recycling for domestic heating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22340/07]
View answerThe primary focus of policy in relation to waste oils and vegetable oils generally is to encourage the conversion of these oils into transport fuels where options for the production of renewable fuel is more limited than in the electricity or heat sector. The domestic Greener Homes Scheme is designed to optimise development of renewable energy technologies. Waste oil recycling is not being considered in that context.
