Peter Barry
Ceist:168 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Energy if Ireland's reserves of oil meet EC requirements.
Vol. 397 No. 9
168 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Energy if Ireland's reserves of oil meet EC requirements.
In accordance with EC Directive 68/414/EEC, as amended, Ireland is obliged to hold 90 days' strategic reserves of crude oil and/or petroleum products. On average over the last year, Irish reserve levels reported to the EC in accordance with this directive are as follows:
Motor Spirit |
85 days |
Middle Distillates |
61 days |
Fuel Oil |
125 days |