Martin Ferris
Ceist:366 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on his Department’s policy on the use of biofuels in public transport. [31362/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 30 November 2004
Ceisteanna (313)
Freagraí scríofa
The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources is responsible for the promotion and development of renewable energy, including biofuels. To facilitate the formulation of a national biofuels policy, that Department has established an interdepartmental biofuels group, in which my Department participates.
The use of biofuels in public transport vehicles is an element, which will be considered as part of a national biofuels policy. I understand that biofuels may have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly from the transport sector, and merit serious consideration if they represent a viable alternative to fossil fuels for public transport purposes. However, particularly in view of the fact that this is an emerging area, there are a range of issues which require consideration before a decision is made to adopt the technology, including fuel supply and distribution issues.