Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I shall read the response received regarding amendment No. 2, in the name of Deputy Brian Stanley. It states:

Amendment No. 2 in the name of Deputy Brian Stanley proposes to delete the requirement for vehicles to be registered on or after 1 July 2008 or to have been brought into use during or after 2008 in order to be taxed based on CO₂ emissions levels. Although this will provide relief for a large number of motor vehicle owners, it will also impose a charge on certain categories of motor vehicles where a higher duty is payable due to higher CO₂ emissions.