Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Can the Minister tell us whether the proposed EU directive on motor vehicle or passenger car tax and related taxes was discussed at yesterday's ECOFIN meeting? I specifically refer to the possibility of an EU directive on vehicle registration tax as it applies in this jurisdiction. If that issue was not addressed, does the Minister expect it will be discussed at a future meeting of European Finance Ministers? In anticipation of such a directive, can he assess the implications for motorists in terms of what may replace the VRT and the impact of such a change on the Exchequer and the economy in general? Will he advise us as to his expectations with regard to this signalled intent?

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