Written answers

Wednesday, 5 May 2010

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Alternative Energy Projects

9:00 pm

Photo of Brian O'SheaBrian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 347: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the regulations he plans to introduce in regard to the use of bio-fuels for central heating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17843/10]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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My Department has no plans to introduce regulations regarding the use of bio-fuel for central heating. Promotion of bio-fuels in Ireland is currently geared towards bio-fuel in the transport sector.

My Department is not aware of any current research in Ireland on the use of bio-fuel for home heating purposes. OFTEC, which is the trade association representing manufacturers of oil fired heating and cooking equipment in Ireland and the UK, is currently undertaking field trials in the UK of bio-heating oils. I am advised that pilot trials of such fuel may take place in areas in Ireland by the end of this year.

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