Alternative Energy Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 July 2008

Thursday, 10 July 2008

Questions (286)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

283 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he has a target for the conversion of a large percentage of the captive public transport fleet to bio-fuels or another alternative source of fuel; the target date for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29064/08]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport (Deputy Noel Ahern)

I have instructed CIE to operate their entire existing fleet on a 5% biodiesel blend in as short a time-frame as is possible and to plan for a 30% blend in new buses. It is the responsibility of CIE now to establish a plan to meet this requirement.