The introduction of the fuel is dependent on a public consultation before legislation is passed.

The Department of Transport estimates that by 2030, E10, alongside other biofuels, will reduce CO2 emissions by over a million tonnes.

Speaking to BreakingNews.ie, James Cogan, industry and policy advisor to the ClonBio Group, said: “A US EPA report notes that in 1979 E10 was approved by the US government for use in all existing and new vehicles, 44 years ago.

“For the last five to 10 years motorists have had no choice but E10 and today the choice for motorists is between E10 and higher blend E15 and E85 gasoline. There have been no cases or claims against fuel or vehicle suppliers relating to E10.

“Old car compatibility issues are unknown in the USA, where they have 290 million petrol cars using E10, of which 70 million are over the age of 16, and 10 million are over the age of 30. US and European cars use the exact same technologies and components.”

Ireland is currently behind neighbouring countries in Europe, including the Britain and the North, for E10 use.