Paul Kehoe
Ceist:105. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport if his policy allows for the production of sustainable aviation fuels and e-fuels in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20848/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 8 May 2024
Ceisteanna (105, 107)
Paul Kehoe
Ceist:107. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport when the task force on sustainable fuel aviation will report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20853/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 105 and 107 together.
My Department is at the initial stages of SAF policy development and is working on a national Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Policy Roadmap. While the European Regulation known as ReFuel EU Aviation has direct effect in Ireland, no additional formal policy proposals in relation to the deployment of SAF, or more specifically aviation e-Fuels, have been adopted.
To examine some of the challenges associated with the deployment of SAF, my Department established the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Task Force (SAF TF) in Q4 of 2023. This Task Force brings together stakeholders with responsibility for, and interest in, policy development and implementation in relation to SAF. Membership of the Task Force includes relevant Government Departments and Agencies, airlines, airports, academia and representative bodies. The finalisation of the SAF Policy Roadmap is targeted for the end of year.