Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Section 36 relates to car rental, and there is an issue with the sector that has been brought to the attention of a number of us and of which I am sure the Minister and his officials are well aware. Deputy McGrath's amendments, which cannot be moved, deal with some of those concerns as well. There is a concern from those in the sector that leases cars that this will have a detrimental impact on them. I am aware that this was a temporary measure that has lasted a quarter of a century, as only Ireland does. I want to know the Minister's opinion and his views on the concern that has been expressed by a section of the industry about not being able to claim back the VAT on the vehicle registration tax, VRT, as will be the case now with this section.