Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)

Question 58: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views, in view of a target of 3% reduction of carbon emissions set by the Government on Sustainable Energy Ireland's recent publication Energy in Ireland 1990 to 2006 which showed that energy related CO2 emissions increased by 0.4% in 2006; his further views on figures showing that energy related CO2 emissions in 2006 were 54% higher than 1990 levels; the energy related targets for carbon emission reductions for 2008; the way he will reach that target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35814/07]

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