Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)

Is the Minister of State satisfied with the existing energy crop scheme being administered by the Department? Has consideration been given by either the Department or the Government to changing the legislation to ensure a minimum amount of biofuel in both petrol and diesel which is the case in continental Europe? The Minister of State referred to sugar beet but I was surprised he did not refer to waste disposal, whether that be slurry or chicken litter. This will become a huge problem once the nitrates directive is implemented. What steps, if any, are being taken by the Department of Agriculture and Food, to investigate this matter?

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