Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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358. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the national bioenergy strategy will be published; the steps both his and other relevant Departments are currently taking to ensure its success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6787/14]

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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My Department is currently finalising a Bioenergy Strategy, with a view publishing it as soon as possible. The strategy will set out the actions required to optimise the contribution that a sustainable bioenergy sector could make to achieving the 2020 renewable energy target for Ireland. A strong bioenergy sector could also make important contributions to a wide range of Government policy objectives, from agriculture through to environment policy and the strategy will draw on contributions from various government departments and agencies, as well as other stakeholders.