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security. We also need to look at the mix of the energy being used, particularly carbon-based energy. Biodiesel and hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO, offer alternatives, particularly when we look at home heating because, by and large, it is kerosene. HVO and biodiesel can play a role … that has to be considered, particularly when a lot of hard-pressed families have to pay an increased cost for home heating oil. HVO and biodiesel can, however, deliver fuel to this country that is sourced primarily within the European Union. When we look at what is happening

published as soon as possible. With regard to home heating, I ask the Minister to look at measures like the blending of HVO, with a view to increasing that to a level that is sustainable and achieves our emissions targets, and also works for the sector, communities … However, they cause disruption, particularly to older people. That is where I would see something like a boiler scrappage scheme, wood pellets or HVO being an intermediary as we move to where we want to go with this whole objective. As I said, communities cannot be left behind

excuse for that. It is immoral. Why is it that the Government will not reduce the price of hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO, in this situation? Hauliers are crying out for a reduction in HVO prices. They want to make a change to a fuel that is carbon neutral

Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the tax levied on HVO; to provide a detailed breakdown of the different taxes that have been collected, in total, on HVO for each of the past five years; and the reason the Government will not reduce … cost of HVO taxation given the clear climate benefits. [21720/26

Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason he will not provide a 7 cent per litre haulier rebate on HVO. [21721/26