would be engagement with the Commission on this soon. One of the real threats to our domestic biomethane industry is hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO, being imported and used as a substitute. This is problematic because it is palm oil. We are seeing biodiversity destroyed to have these large … What will Ireland do to protect our domestic biomethane industry and not allow it to be undermined by imported and sometimes fraudulently marketed HVO
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lack of the alternative is the challenge for us in the agriculture space. Look at the use of hydrogenated vegetable oil, HVO, on the hauliers' side and beyond and how that does not materialise for us. That is a challenge for us on the agriculture side, a point
there, and I have called for that.
I also acknowledge the promise to look at a reduction in excise for hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO, which is a much cleaner fuel that can be used in diesel cars.
It is really important that we examine this.
I regret that
Government commitment, my Department is also engaging with the European Commission to establish an even more favourable tax treatment for hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO, to assist people transitioning to a greener alternative.
Energy transition
The changes I am introducing today do not in any way signal a weakening
bring the Ring of Kerry road up to an acceptable and safe standard.
Deputy Barry Ward - To discuss incentivising the use of HVO fuel to support achieving climate emission targets.
Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin - To discuss ongoing issues surrounding the Bus Éireann school bus transport system.
Deputy Robert
data centres or any large energy user, LEU, across the country had an easier route to use solar, renewables or hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO, to supply on-site generation at an easier rate, it would be very beneficial for them and that would in turn benefit the Irish
there is an absence of an alternative there but we have biofuels and for some reason we are charging very high VAT on HVO, which is being used in trucks. That should be looked at. I am aware there is a European directive there but we need
decent; they want to work with us. We need to challenge ourselves as to how we can help them make that transition, and HVO is an important part of that conversation. The Minister, Deputy O'Brien, is familiar with that, and we have had some conversations with
increase. Also, to be fair, in the haulage sector many firms use alternative sustainable fuels and biofuels like biogas and HVO. This is an area for which substantial grants are available but we need to create confidence in that sector that there is an alternative in using electric
site generators run for more or less the full working day, contributing significantly to emissions. Support for EVs, battery storage systems and HVO-fuelled equipment as alternatives to diesel on site represent a positive short-term step that the Government could take to tackle rising fuel costs
scale up and de-risk renewable energy generation, produce things like green hydrogen, develop biomethane and use alternatives like hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO, for transport, which allow us to replace imported fossil fuels across the economy and not just in electricity
businesses. That is why the Tánaiste is working through the Department of Finance in looking at hybrid heat recovery pumps, hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO, and other energy efficiency measures to reduce that burden either through tax measures or through grant supports and subsidies. They will have a meaningful
which it has completely ignored, and solar which is only moving at a snail's pace. It should ease the tax burden on HVO fuels for heavy transport and buses. It needs to expand the home retrofit scheme to reduce the amount of fuel used and speed
work to. We have an incredible strategy from the Department of environment on hydrogen and alternative fuels, such as hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO, for heavy goods vehicles, HGVs, and all of these things, but we have to make sure we are working on it.
The Minister of State
discuss delays in waiting times for outpatient appointments with consultant orthopaedic surgeons in Cork.
Deputy Barry Ward - To discuss the use of HVO fuel in private cars.
Deputy Malcolm Byrne - To discuss the review of the Garda vetting process and planned measures for simplification.
Deputy Louise O'Reilly
Government in this regard. That policy ensures an incremental transition to lower carbon-emitting fuels in transport, largely by using existing vehicle technology.
HVO is one of several renewable transport fuels contributing to transport decarbonisation in Ireland. Indigenous biofuels and biogas also play a key role in Ireland
them. The Government should consider rebates and tax supports to incentivise the uptake of low-carbon but often higher-cost fuels like HVO and biodiesel blends.
Government should also consider incentives to replace older, higher-emitting trucks with older, more efficient models. Cost-neutral measures such
generator from port to site.
The same applies to decarbonisation. Ireland’s Road Haulage Strategy 2022–2031, work on alternative fuels including HVO, hydrogen and biomethane, the zero-emission heavy duty vehicle, HDV, grant scheme and new HDV charging infrastructure are all essential if we are to meet
outrageous. If it wants it to become greener, then the Government should be supporting it. There should also have been a subsidy for HVO
renewable heating obligation scheme due before Cabinet, I urge the Tánaiste to seriously consider low-carbon fuel alternatives such as hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO, with a 20% blend for home heating, and wood pellets. These fuel options would offer a realistic lower-emissions bridge for households moving away
approach to decarbonising the heat sector as well. Finally, the 2025 programme for Government also includes a commitment to examine the taxation of HVO used for commercial freight to support sustainable transport solutions, which the Department of Finance is also undertaking
well, with a growing number of private sector entities ramping up their use of low-carbon fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO, and compressed natural
several potential decarbonisation options for a wide range of homes and, indeed, business premises. This included the use of liquid biofuels such as HVO, solid biomass, biogas and other technologies such as heat pumps and district heating networks.
I am acutely aware that heat pumps
In parliamentary questions
Barry Ward
Written
Affairs and Trade since the publication of the Programme for Government regarding the issue of the importation of biodiesel and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) from the United States of America; when the most recent engagement occurred; the agenda and outcomes of those engagements; and if he will make
Barry Ward
Written
Minister for Transport his view on the issue of EU anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on US-origin hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO); if he intends to raise the matter with his EU Council counterparts at the earliest upcoming meeting; if he has concerns with current market conditions
Barry Ward
Written
Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance his views on the merits on financially incentivising the use of HVO fuel instead of diesel to support achieving Ireland’s climate emission targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47839/25
Pa Daly
Written
Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the commitment in the Programme for Government to ”Improve traceability in HVO procurement to ensure the product is from sustainable sources”; the progress made to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39897/25
Barry Ward
Written
Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance his views on the merits of financially incentivising the use of HVO fuel instead of diesel to support achieving Ireland’s climate emission targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39496/25
Barry Ward
Written
Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance his views on the merits of financially incentivising the use of HVO fuel instead of diesel to support achieving Ireland’s climate emission targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39497/25
Barry Ward
Written
Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance his views on the merits on financially incentivising the use of HVO fuel instead of diesel to support achieving Ireland’s climate emission targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21065/25
Peadar Tóibín
Written
Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Finance if he will reduce the excise on HVO. [3974/25
Peadar Tóibín
Written
Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Finance if he will reduce the taxes on HVO to allow to be used in farming and in home heating. [3975/25
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