James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I accept it is complicated but I would appreciate as much of a breakdown as is possible in order to give us an insight. There are different schools of thought involved. It is difficult because of the EU rules but it is something we need to examine.

The car crisis in Ireland is interesting. It is a result of logistical problems. Throughout 2021, there were problems internationally. Components required for cars were becoming difficult to acquire. That has had an impact on car dealerships and new car sales in Ireland, which has prompted many people to look to the United Kingdom. Post Brexit, rules and costs changed. Because of new laws around diesel, we have also seen adjustments to the taxation rules. Does Mr. Cody have any insight or concern about the ability of car dealerships in Ireland to maintain their businesses when there are such high costs of importing cars from the United Kingdom in the context of the shortage in the manufacture of new vehicles?