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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2010

Thursday, 21 January 2010

Ceisteanna (312)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

312 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if consideration has been given to the reintroduction of sugar beet growing for bio-fuel purposes following the Copenhagen conference; if he will set out the extent to which it is expected that Ireland did or the EU will rely on sugar beet production for this purpose in the future; if EU assistance is available for the purpose in the context of the Common Agriculture Policy review or otherwise; if he has made or received any submissions along these lines; the likelihood of positive developments in this area in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2953/10]

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Freagraí scríofa

The introduction of the National Biofuel Obligation this year will create enhanced opportunities for the sustainable production of biofuels in Ireland including the utilisation of suitable energy crops.

The scope for sugar beet production for biofuels and the related agricultural policy issues to which the Deputy refers is a matter for the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

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