Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 533: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the product dipetane which can be used for the reduction of hydrocarbon fuels; if he has researched the potential of this particular product in the context of the reduction of carbon emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22305/07]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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My primary responsibility in relation to sustainable transport is in the development of a market for biofuels. I am however aware of the production in question and I understand that officials from the Department of Transport will meet promoters of this product in the near future.

Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 534: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will extend renewable energy grants to include waste oil recycling for domestic heating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22340/07]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The primary focus of policy in relation to waste oils and vegetable oils generally is to encourage the conversion of these oils into transport fuels where options for the production of renewable fuel is more limited than in the electricity or heat sector. The domestic Greener Homes Scheme is designed to optimise development of renewable energy technologies. Waste oil recycling is not being considered in that context.