John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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I am confused because your organisation published a newsletter in which you stated you met with an environment committee in the North and asked for the imposition of the levy. Is there some explanation for that? The subject under discussion was the HGV road user levy, and the fact that the subordinate legislation necessary to enable the driver and vehicle agency in Northern Ireland to issue a fixed penalty for non-payment of the levy has still not been made law. The purpose of the meeting was to explain why these powers are needed to create a more level playing field for the Northern Ireland operators. Until the legislation is passed, the DVA will not be able to enforce the levy on 1 April. Are you asking for it to be imposed in the North?