An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Dail Éireann — 2023-05-16
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Aindrias Moynihan (FF), Cork North-West

To meet our climate change targets, plans are advancing to change the biofuel content in petrol for cars from E5 to E10. That is very much needed and most cars will be able to cope with the change. However, older cars will find it difficult and motorists are very concerned about this. What consideration has been given to meeting the needs of drivers of older vehicles? It is not just vintage cars but many of the older cars that are on our roads daily that will be affected. Their metal tanks, fuel lines and rubber seals could be compromised by the use of E10. What consideration has been given to their needs and to ensuring that there will be a just transition? Could an E5 pump remain available on forecourts to facilitate a transition period?

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Sitting date: 2023-05-16