Brian Leddin (Limerick City, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

No other members are indicating that they wish to ask questions. If the witnesses have anything to add that they may not have got across yet, I ask them to indicate. Otherwise, we will conclude the session. We have had a very good debate. I sincerely thank the witnesses for joining us at such short notice. Despite it being hastily arranged, we have had an excellent meeting. There is a lot for the committee and the Government to think about with regard to the upcoming budget and future budgets and what levers can be used to bring about a more efficient vehicle fleet. There are also co-benefits, separate from the environment and carbon budgets, such as safety and public health.

This committee did a very good report, if I may say so, two years ago but we did not look at the issue of vehicle weight. In light of today's session, it may be timely now to consider inserting an addendum to that report. We have heard there is a fundamental problem when it comes to vehicle weight and vehicle size, notwithstanding the difficulties with regulating vehicle size. The committee will look at that issue more closely.

I again thank the witnesses for their time. We will meet in private session at 3.30 p.m.