Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)

I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important Bill which is robbing Peter to pay Paul. The Department of Transport is not able to handle what is on its desk without having further responsibilities. People who pay car tax expect their roads or lanes to be in good condition at all times. I read in the newspapers at the weekend that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government will raise revenue by increasing road tax.

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