P J Sheehan (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 36: To ask the Minister for Transport the proposals he envisages for the reduction in greenhouse gases arising from fossil fuels used in the State's transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24358/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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As part of my overall objective for sustainable urban transportation I have requested CIE to move to a 30% bio-diesel blend in all new buses as part of their fleet replacement policy commencing in 2008. In line with the Programme for Government I have also asked the company to set out an action plan to convert the existing fleet to a 5% biofuel blend taking account of logistical, technical and financial issues. Discussions are ongoing with CIE to determine a specific programme to meet the above.