Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
685 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his estimate for transport CO2 emissions for each year for the next five years in view of the impact of the current downward economic trend; his assessment of the impact of a lack of economic growth on the size of the vehicle fleet and on transport CO2 emissions for 2008 and the following five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30075/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe production of reliable estimates of CO2 emissions for transport is a matter for the Environmental Protection Agency. My Department is not in possession of estimates sought for the years in question.
Notwithstanding the current economic climate, it remains essential to progress measures in the medium and long term to deliver a sustainable transport system. I propose to publish a Sustainable Travel and Transport Action Plan before the end of the year which will target a significant reduction in CO2 emissions from transport by 2020.
