Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 78: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure that the Ministerial and Government fleet are converted to environmentally friendly and more fuel efficient alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11339/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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State cars are placed at the disposal of Government Ministers, and others, pursuant to a long standing arrangement and are supplied to the following: The President, the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste, 13 Government Ministers, the Chief Whip, the Ceann Comhairle, the Attorney General, the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Chief Justice, former Taoisigh and Presidents.

The Ministerial fleet contains five hybrid — petrol and electric — cars at present. The requirements for the Ministerial fleet are subject to continuous review and assessment in order to ensure that the most suitable vehicles are purchased having regard not only to emissions and fuel efficiency, but also to the overall cost and bearing in mind the function of the vehicles and their suitability for the specific transport requirements.