Motor Fuels.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2008

Tuesday, 17 June 2008

Ceisteanna (423)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

482 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he has encouraged or will encourage the use of biofuels throughout public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23816/08]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport (Deputy Noel Dempsey)

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.