Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)

There has been a great deal of discussion about the imposition of higher VRT rates on larger engines. Some people will continue to drive cars with larger engines regardless of what VRT rate is imposed. If we are serious about addressing CO2 emissions, surely action can be taken in respect of matters over which the State has control, for example, public transport. What is being done to introduce buses with hybrid engines? As Deputy Bruton stated, surely it is time to ring-fence revenue extracted from people so that we can deal with the serious issue of CO2 emissions.

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