Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In the new road haulage strategy, sustainability and decarbonisation form one of the key areas of priority for the Government. Obviously, the haulage sector is on a different trajectory than people with personal vehicles because of the technology and the fact it will take a little longer to transition that sector. When we had the road freight forum recently, we discussed decarbonisation. As a transitional measure, we are looking at increasing the blend of biodiesel in the national fuel mix. It is something that will help the level of emissions savings. Eco driver training, for example, is something that will support more eco-friendly driving and help the decarbonisation of the roads sector.

Also, there is an alternatively fuelled heavy-duty vehicle purchase grant scheme which supports and promotes decarbonisation of the heavy-duty sector to transition from vehicles. The challenge there is that, while there is a grant scheme, the actual technology and the number of vehicles is low across Europe.