Seanad debates

Thursday, 3 June 2010

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages

 

12:00 pm

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)

To answer the Senator's point, I am confident we can do so. On Senator O'Reilly's point, this should and will be reviewed as we see the practical experience. There are provisions within the legislation for us to continue to adjust via a statutory instrument and with the proper review process where necessary. We are on a path towards increasing our level of transport fuels from renewable sources to 10% by 2020. We are starting at a level which we think is the right pitch to make it easier for people to establish and get going. I would like to see domestic production being supported in particular. Subject to the experience, we can continue to adjust and review so that it will allow for further expansion and greater employment as well as a reduction in emissions and imports. The level at which we are starting is the right one. It can and will be reviewed, but by statutory means that will take into account domestic production and international experience.

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