Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021
247. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of vehicles owned or leased and operated by his Department and agencies and semi-State companies under his remit broken down by the number of ICE and non-ICE vehicles and fuel category, that is, petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15118/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Geological Survey of Ireland, a division of my Department, operates 35 vehicles to support fieldwork and operations. The vehicles in the fleet on average are 4 years old. Most are small vans, but the fleet also includes two drilling rigs, two trucks, four pick-up trucks, two 4WD SUVs and two cars. The fleet includes an electric Hyundai Kona acquired in 2019 and the policy is to purchase hybrid or electric vehicles where suitable options exist and as replacement arises.
The information requested in relation to the bodies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each body. The Department will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested in respect of their organisations.
