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Mon 09 Sep 2008Minister announces lower biofuel target
The Government today announced a lower target for biofuel use that it says reflects concerns about the environmental impact of growing crops for fuel.
Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan this morning outlined a revised target of 3 per cent of transport fuel by 2010. A target of 5.75 per cent was set last year by the Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey.
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