Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

Substantial work was undertaken by the Department of Transport in preparing input for the energy Green Paper that will be published by the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources shortly. As set out in the Department's statement of strategy 2005 to 2007, a key objective is to secure a sustainable transport network that balances economic, social and environmental considerations. We are mindful, in particular, of the need to reduce the energy intensity of the transport sector.

With regard to long term-energy demand forecasts for the transport sector, Sustainable Energy Ireland prepares forecasts for energy trends. It recently published a report, Energy in Ireland 1990-2004 — Trends, Issues, Forecasts and Indicators, which developed forecasts for energy demand in all sectors including the transport sector up to 2020.

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