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A Proposal To Meet The Biofuels Directive In Ireland, Karl Mccarthy
A Proposal To Meet The Biofuels Directive In Ireland, Karl Mccarthy
Theses
In 1990 the transport sector accounted for 9,5% of all Irish emissions. By 2010 it is predicted that transport emissions will have increased by 179%, accounting for 18.8% of all emissions. It is predicted that transport emissions will therefore be around 14,000 kt in 2010. This equates to around €370 million pa in carbon taxes if and when the taxation regime is introduced. This €370 million may be used to facilitate a biofuel industry (for example, by reducing excise duty on biofuels).
The proposed carbon tax along with the EU Biofuels Directive aims to encourage the use of renewable transport …